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%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
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: 5-12 | 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
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Yccs-progressive Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6620 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 363-3837
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 363-3837
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
South Shore Intl Col Prep High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1955 E 75th St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-8351
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-8351
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 625 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Art In Motion Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7415 S East End Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 820-9426
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 820-9426
0.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 602 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Mann Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8050 S Chappel Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6640
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6640
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Avalon Park Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8045 S Kenwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6615
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6615
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
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