About the School
- Faulkner School in Chicago, IL, serves 26 students from preschool through second grade in a co–ed, alternative school setting with other religious affiliation.
- The school operates in a central city location and has a student–teacher ratio of 5:1, supported by a total of 5 teachers.
- Enrollment includes 100% students of color, reflecting the demographic diversity of the community.
- Faulkner School offers early childhood education beginning at preschool level in a small, urban private school environment.
- The school maintains memberships with other religious school associations, aligning with its religious affiliation.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Faulkner School?
The application deadline for Faulkner School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Faulkner School is South Central Community Services - South Shore (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Muhammad University (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Wee Care Nursery School (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
1843 E 79th St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 221-4442
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
Islamic
7351 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 643-0700
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7621 S Dorchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 721-1438
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
2219 E 79th St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 978-1938
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
1300 E 75th St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 493-0000
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
7550 S Phillips Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 374-2223
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 618 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 13
All-boys (Catholic)
6410 S. Dante Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 324-1020
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-9 | 12 students
Church of God
1151 E 62nd St 55
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 752-5645
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 20
Special Education School
6245 S. Ingleside Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 7-10 | 31 students
6620 S King Dr
Chicago, IL 60637
(312) 585-5883
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
Islamic
7351 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 643-0700
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7621 S Dorchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 721-1438
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students
Catholic
2110 E 72nd St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 288-1138
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 14 students
Special Education School
1021 E 83rd St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 374-2223
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 18 students
6725 S Jeffery Blvd
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 684-2179
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
1843 E 79th St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 221-4442
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
Islamic
7351 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 643-0700
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7621 S Dorchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 721-1438
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
2219 E 79th St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 978-1938
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
1300 E 75th St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 493-0000
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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(Math: 43% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 50%10
151 Lenox St
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7951
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7951
9190.5 miles
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Oster-oakview School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
809 N Cedar Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2125
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2125
9190.5 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 373 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Arnold J Tyler School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
511 E Illinois Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2398
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2398
9191 miles
Gr: 1-3 | 372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Bentley Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
513 E Illinois Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-4451
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-4451
9191 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 380 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
John E Albright Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1110 S Villa Ave
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 279-6160
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 279-6160
9191.1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 183 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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