Engaged Learning
Francis W. Parker School educates students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a diverse democratic society and global community.
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Chicago Fire Comes to Jo Anderson Drive
In the second semester, 3rd graders study the growth of the city of Chicago from a small settlement along the shores of Lake Michigan to the booming metropolis of todayRead More -
Help Parker Adopt an Elephant
Inspired by a Zoom experience with Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Upper School students are working to adopt an elephantRead More -
Morning Ex Spotlights Black History Month
Members of the US Black Student Union presented the Black History Month Morning Ex at the end of February, to cap off the school’s month-long celebrationRead More -
Sharing Reading in 3rd Grade
Third grade students invited parents and guardians to their classrooms to share their progress in reading and writingRead More -
SK Celebrates the 100th Day of School
SK students welcomed the 100th day of the 2025–26 academic year with special activities and classroom guestsRead More -
Support a Shelter with Doggy Donations
The Upper School canine club Pups for Parker is orchestrating a donation drive at the school to benefit One Tail at a TimeRead More -
The Story of Chicago Neighborhoods with 3rd grade: Research, 3D Printing and Collaboration with AI Coding
Third graders dived into the fascinating history of Chicago's iconic elevated train systemRead More -
Alum Advises Students About Dental Care
Read MoreAlum and pediatric dentist Rachel Vorwaller ’09 returned to Parker to talk about the importance of oral health with Lower School students -
Community Comes Together at “Winter Sing”
On Tuesday, February 10, nearly 200 Parker voices of all ages joined in song on the Auditorium stage to a packed audienceRead More -
Dance Enhances Drama Curriculum
Students in 8th grade drama have been adding elements of dance to their performance repertoireRead More
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Recent News
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Parker Perspectives
Parker Perspectives is an episodic video series featuring Parker community members sharing their experience with the school. -
A Beautiful Subject
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On Finding the Right Fit
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On Cultural Competence
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On Messing Up
Upcoming Events
By the Numbers
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940
total students -
6:1
student-to-teacher ratio -
46%
self-identify as students of color -
6 Acres
urban campus -
88%
faculty holding advanced degrees -
$5.9 million
awarded annually in financial assistance
Francis W. Parker School educates students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a diverse democratic society and global community.