Lycee Francais De Chicago (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 789 students
Yearly Tuition: $28,925
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 31 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Lycee Francais De Chicago ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Lycee Francais De Chicago
Nursery	16
Pre-K	109
Kind	41
1	50
2	68
3	58
4	36
5	62
6	42
7	49
8	42
9	49
10	65
11	55
12	47

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Dual Language Immersion Program

Yes

Secondary Immersion Language

Other

Year Founded

1995

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

School Calendar

Campus Size

4 acres

Student Body

Total Students

789 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

28%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

94 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

86%

Average Class Size

17 students

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School colors

List of Courses Offered

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)
Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools (LMAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 31 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$28,925

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Tuition Notes

PreK鈥揔: $28,925 1st鈥�8th Grade: $29,200 9th鈥�12th Grade: $29,500

% on Financial Aid

20%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$9,000

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Alexandra Zagmout

Admissions Associate

Khadija Wade

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

BasketballClimbing

CrewCross Country

DanceGolf

Ice HockeyMartial Arts

Rock ClimbingSailing

SoccerSwimming

Track and FieldVolleyball

Colors

White, Blue, Red

School Mascot

Flamy

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

18 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Black Student AllianceBusiness Club

Community Service ClubsCreative Writing

Data ScienceEconomy

Eye to EyeGerman

Greek ClubKey Club

Math ClubModel UN

Science ClubSpanish Club

Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

Musical Theatre草榴社区 Music Lessons (piano, violin, guitar, cello, ...)

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Chess Wizards

School Notes

Lyce Franais de Chicago offers an education without borders on our beautiful Ravenswood campus.
From our bilingual daycare through Grade 12, students join a vibrant, multicultural community for a powerful combination of renowned academics, immersive language learning, and global travel.
Our students stand out in the competitive university admissions process.
Every LFC graduate earns two diplomas-a prestigious, internationally recognized diploma and a U.S. high school diploma-providing unparalleled flexibility for admission to top universities worldwide.
Best of all, no prior French is required for entry in most grades-just an openness to the world.
At LFC, students are known, challenged, and supported as they become true citizens of the world.

The Lycee Francais de Chicago, driven by our core values of respect, responsibility and the joy of learning, empowers students to grow into active global citizens.
Through our inclusive, multilingual and pluricultural learning environment and our true immersion-based curricula-offering both French Baccalaureate and International Baccalaureate programs-we give students from pre-K through Grade 12 an outstanding, unique experience.
The LFC's educational excellence enables our students to thrive around the world, in college and throughout their academic, professional and personal lives.
First founded in 1995 by a small group of French and American families, the LFC began as an international school of fewer than 150 students. Since then, our community has grown dramatically, attracting families from around the world who share the value of an academically challenging and culturally diverse education. Families find a second home at the Lycee because of our commitment to a world-class education and fluency in our core values.
Today, the LFC is Chicago's premier international educational community, consisting of more than 500 families and almost 800 students.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lycee Francais De Chicago cost?

Lycee Francais De Chicago's tuition is approximately $28,925 for private students.

What schools are Lycee Francais De Chicago often compared to?

Lycee Francais De Chicago is often viewed alongside schools like German International School Chicago by visitors of our site.

Does Lycee Francais De Chicago offer a summer program?

Yes, Lycee Francais De Chicago offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.

What sports does Lycee Francais De Chicago offer?

Lycee Francais De Chicago offers 14 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Golf, Ice Hockey, Martial Arts, Rock Climbing, Sailing, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field and Volleyball. Lycee Francais De Chicago is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.

What is Lycee Francais De Chicago's ranking?

Lycee Francais De Chicago ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Lycee Francais De Chicago?

The application deadline for Lycee Francais De Chicago is Dec. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is Lycee Francais De Chicago located?

Lycee Francais De Chicago is located in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 9 other private schools located in Lincoln Square.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 5/5/2023

My son started at the Lyce Franais when he was 3 in 2006 and graduated from the Lyce in 2021. The education he received was incredible! It was one of the best decisions we ever made.

- Posted by Parent - Simone

5 3/24/2021

Great school. Amazing staff and caring teachers setting our children up for success in the real world. We have been so impressed with this school and community.

- Posted by Parent - Coer

5 5/15/2017

We've been incredibly impressed by the warmth of teachers, the outstanding facilities, the deeply engaged parent community, and the diversity of the international student body.

- Posted by Parent - LPG

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