Francis W. Parker School (Chicago)
| Francis W. Parker School | |
|---|---|
Francis W. Parker's main entrance in 2007 | |
| Location | |
330 W. Webster Ave. , 60614 United States | |
| Coordinates | 41°55′22″N 87°38′16″W / 41.9227°N 87.6379°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Private school |
| Motto | Everything to help and nothing to hinder |
| Established | 1901 |
| Founder | Francis Wayland Parker |
| Status | Open |
| CEEB code | 140830 |
| Principal | Dan Frank |
| Employees | 265 |
| Grades | Pre-kindergarten–12 |
| Gender | Mixed-sex education |
| Age | 4 to 18 |
| Enrollment | 940 (2025–26) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 6:1 |
| Education system | Progressive education |
| Campus size | 6 acres |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Colors | Blue and white |
| Song | We Thy Children |
| Athletics conference | Independent School League |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross country running, Field hockey, Golf, Robotics, Scholastic bowl, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball |
| Mascot | The Colonel The Eagle |
| Team name | Colonels |
| Rival | Latin School of Chicago |
| Accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Newspaper | The Weekly |
| Yearbook | The Record |
| School fees | $520–$3,690 |
| Tuition | $43,070 (Pre-kindergarten–5th) $47,400 (6th–12th) |
| Website | www |
The Francis W. Parker School is a private school in Chicago, Illinois, serving students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Located in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, the school is based on the progressive education philosophies of John Dewey and Colonel Francis Wayland Parker, emphasizing community and citizenship. Tuition and fees range from $43,070 to $47,400.