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)
Top Rankings
The Family Matters School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Family Matters School is Howard Area Leadership Academy (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pactt Learning Center (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Little People Day Care & Kindergarten (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Howard Area Leadership Academy
Alternative School
7647 N Paulina Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 381-0366
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 381-0366
0.1 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 126 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Little People Day Care & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
7428 N Rogers Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 761-2305
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 761-2305
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 74 students Avg. class size: 19 students Acceptance rate listed
Kingdom Academy Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2053 W Howard St
Chicago, IL 60645
(312) 692-9856
Chicago, IL 60645
(312) 692-9856
0.6 miles
Gr: K | 5 students
Pactt Learning Center
Special Education School
7101 N Greenview Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 338-9102
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 338-9102
0.8 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
St. Scholastica Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
7416 N Ridge Blvd
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 764-5715
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 764-5715
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Howard Area Leadership Academy
Alternative School
7647 N Paulina Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 381-0366
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 381-0366
0.1 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 126 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Pactt Learning Center
Special Education School
7101 N Greenview Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 338-9102
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 338-9102
0.8 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
St. Scholastica Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
7416 N Ridge Blvd
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 764-5715
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 764-5715
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
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Alternative School
847 Chicago Avenue, Suite 200
Evanston, IL 60202
(877) 673-8893
Evanston, IL 60202
(877) 673-8893
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Lubavitch Mesivta Of Chicago
All-boys (Jewish)
2756 W Morse Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 262-0340
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 262-0340
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-11 | 132 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pactt Learning Center
Special Education School
7101 N Greenview Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 338-9102
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 338-9102
0.8 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
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Alternative School
847 Chicago Avenue, Suite 200
Evanston, IL 60202
(877) 673-8893
Evanston, IL 60202
(877) 673-8893
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
1120 Washington St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 475-5678
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 475-5678
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Guidance Educational Academy
(Islamic)
7045 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 764-8274
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 764-8274
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 135 students
425 Dempster St
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2190
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2190
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 328 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Little People Day Care & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
7428 N Rogers Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 761-2305
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 761-2305
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 74 students Avg. class size: 19 students Acceptance rate listed
Kingdom Academy Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2053 W Howard St
Chicago, IL 60645
(312) 692-9856
Chicago, IL 60645
(312) 692-9856
0.6 miles
Gr: K | 5 students
Eyes On The Future
Daycare / Preschool
6969 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 973-0771
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 973-0771
1 miles
Gr: NS | 140 students Avg. class size: 10 students
1120 Washington St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 475-5678
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 475-5678
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Guidance Educational Academy
(Islamic)
7045 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 764-8274
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 764-8274
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 135 students
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Quick Facts
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Rank:
Rank:
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(630) 493-8100
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 493-8100
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(630) 469-8600
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-8600
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Rank:
Rank:
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(630) 795-6600
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(630) 795-6600
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Rank:
Rank:
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Top 20%10
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(630) 469-5220
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-5220
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