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The Family Matters School

7731 N Marshfield Ave Chicago, IL 60626

Tel: (773) 465-6011

www.familymatterschicago.org

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

The Family Matters School in Chicago, IL, serves 12 students from kindergarten through third grade in a nonsectarian, city–based environment.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with 2 teachers supporting a small enrollment.
Approximately 92% of the student body represents students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% for diversity in Illinois private schools.
The Family Matters School offers a co–ed regular elementary program located in a large city community.
Nearby elementary and secondary schools provide a range of options within one mile, including programs with larger enrollments and varied grade spans.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

The Family Matters School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-3

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Family Matters School
Kind	2
1	2
2	4
3	4

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Student Body

Total Students

12 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

92%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for The Family Matters School?

The application deadline for The Family Matters School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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