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The Family Matters School

7731 N Marshfield Ave Chicago, IL 60626

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • 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 (2026-27)

  • 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:

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Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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Did You Know?

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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