About the School
- French School in Winnetka, IL, enrolls 37 students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, supported by 2 full–time teachers.
- Students of color represent 11.76% of the enrollment at this coeducational early learning program.
- French School offers a specialized elementary program with a focus on early education in a large suburb community.
- Located near other private schools in Winnetka, French School serves families seeking pre–kindergarten and kindergarten options.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
37 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for French School?
The application deadline for French School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to French School is North Shore Country Day School (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 520 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 4
310 Green Bay Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0674
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
180 Ridge Ave
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0031
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
1095 Gage Street
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0005
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Montessori School
2031 Elmwood Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-2922
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Specialized Curriculum
1799 Willow Road
Winnetka, IL 60093
(224) 518-0074
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 520 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 4
310 Green Bay Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0674
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Specialized Curriculum
1799 Willow Road
Winnetka, IL 60093
(224) 518-0074
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 24
All-girls (Catholic)
701 Locust Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-7660
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 2,072 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 29 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
1100 Laramie Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-1100
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 437 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
315 Waukegan Road
Northfield, IL 60093
(847) 446-5252
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 520 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 4
310 Green Bay Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0674
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
180 Ridge Ave
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0031
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
1095 Gage Street
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0005
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Specialized Curriculum
1799 Willow Road
Winnetka, IL 60093
(224) 518-0074
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
1980 Old Willow Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-7025
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 520 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 4
310 Green Bay Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0674
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
180 Ridge Ave
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0031
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
1095 Gage Street
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0005
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Montessori School
2031 Elmwood Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-2922
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 115 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
1740 Lake Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-7870
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Skokie School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
520 Glendale Ave
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 441-1750
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 441-1750
0.6 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Crow Island Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1112 Willow Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0353
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0353
0.7 miles
Gr: K-4 | 360 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Hubbard Woods Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1110 Chatfield Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0920
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0920
0.8 miles
Gr: K-4 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Carleton W Washburne School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
515 Hibbard Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-5892
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-5892
0.9 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Greeley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
275 Fairview Ave
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-6060
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-6060
0.9 miles
Gr: K-4 | 355 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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