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CHICAGO FRIENDS SCHOOL

1315 W. Berwyn Avenue Chicago, IL 60640
Tel: (773) 442-2371 Ext. 1

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 29 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $21,500
  • Acceptance rate: 84%
  • Average class size: 5 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 29 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $21,500
  • Acceptance rate: 84%
  • Average class size: 5 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia/Languge-based and Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
School Motto
Chicago Friends School — rooted in the Quaker values of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equity, and stewardship — develops the academic skills and strong character that K-8 students need to grow into purposeful lives.

Student Body

Total Students
29 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
Average Class Size
5 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Individualized tuition available Sibling rate: For families with two or more students in the school, subtract $500.00 from the above rate for each enrolled child. CFS offers before and after care, please contact the school for more info about programs
% on Financial Aid
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,700
Acceptance Rate
84%
National avg.: 82%
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Admissions Director
Erin Brown
Application URL

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Circus Arts

School Notes

  • Chicago Friends School offers an elementary education that nurtures a child's character, cultivates an intellectual curiosity, and builds a solid foundation for critical thinking.
  • Differentiated instruction, project-based learning, Integrated arts curriculum; service projects, Daily recess, community garden, Reasonable tuition, and financial assistance available.
  • Chicago Friends School is a welcoming and inclusive K-8 school in the Edgewater neighborhood.
  • We are guided by Quaker principles of peace, equality, simplicity, integrity, community, and service. We welcome Quaker and non-Quaker children of diverse backgrounds.
  • We provide an educational environment that meets children`s intellectual, social and emotional needs, nurtures relationships, and that fosters a sense of belonging, social awareness, and personal responsibility.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does CHICAGO FRIENDS SCHOOL cost?
CHICAGO FRIENDS SCHOOL's tuition is approximately $21,500 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of CHICAGO FRIENDS SCHOOL?
The acceptance rate of CHICAGO FRIENDS SCHOOL is 84%, which is lower than the national average of 85%.
When is the application deadline for CHICAGO FRIENDS SCHOOL?
The application deadline for CHICAGO FRIENDS SCHOOL is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is CHICAGO FRIENDS SCHOOL located?
CHICAGO FRIENDS SCHOOL is located in the Magnolia Glen neighborhood of Chicago, IL.

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (5 reviews)
5  
i love this school and how its prepared me for the world.
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5  
A wonderful school with a student-teacher ratio that affords individualized attention. We can't be happier with the progression shown by our child since he started attending four years ago. I still remember how crestfallen he was after getting overlooked and lost in a CPS classroom of 35 students. His attitude about school is night and day since. We are very lucky to be at CFS.
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5  
"CFS is a warm and nurturing learning community. Project-based learning capitalizes on the student's innate sense of curiosity; simultaneously refining math, reading, science, and art skills. The glue that holds it all together, though, is character development. Do I want my son to learn how to add and subtract? You bet! But, more importantly, I want my son to be KIND. I want him to know what it means to persevere, to understand the power of friendship and community, to learn the art of listening to the voice/light within, to see the good in every person, and to choose what is right over what is easy." I wrote these words (above) back in 2014 when our son was 7 years old. Now he is an 8th grader at CFS and I can confidently say that these words still ring true. The teachers are simply wonderful and the community caring and accepting.
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5  
I have two children at the school, one in third grade and one in kindergarten. I have been so impressed with the sense of community at the school. I love that the quaker values I put front and center in the culture of the school and at the curriculum. My kids are learning how to be good people as well as good students. I wish that more people knew about the school. It is affordable and welcoming.
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5  
We feel incredibly fortunate to have found this school. We felt that for our child, having small classrooms, no homework pressures, recess daily, differentiated instruction, and project-based learning has been very helpful to his progress. He now loves school and the community aspect they instill has been great socially too.
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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,709 for elementary schools and $19,173 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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