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The Family Matters School

7731 N Marshfield Ave Chicago, IL 60626

Tel: (773) 465-6011

www.familymatterschicago.org

Quick Facts (2026)

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 (2026)

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%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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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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The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).