Chicago Futabakai Japanese School, alternately in Japanese Shikago Nihonjin Gakkō, is a Japanese elementary and junior high day school and Saturday education program in Arlington Heights, Illinois near Chicago.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Chicago Futabakai Japanese School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
123 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
5 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Together We Flourish
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Chicago Futabakai Japanese School?
The application deadline for Chicago Futabakai Japanese School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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