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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Kid Cudi Visits Parker’s Songwriting and Music Production Class
On Tuesday, October 20, Parker’s Upper School Songwriting and Music Production class welcomed Grammy Award-winning artist (and Parker parent) Scott Mescudi—aka Kid CudiRead More -
Lower School Chess Enjoys Success!
On Sunday, October 25, longtime Parker P.L.U.S. partner Chess Wizards hosted a public chess tournament at Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day SchoolRead More -
OLAS Shines at Morning Ex with Awareness, Insight, and Fun
This past week, the Organization of Latin American Students affinity group dazzled the community at a special Morning Ex designed to spread awareness and insights into Latin American cultureRead More -
Parker Alum and University of Chicago Recognize Faculty Member
Math teacher Sven Carlsson was recognized with 2026 University of Chicago Outstanding Educator AwardsRead More -
Parker Welcomes Administrators of Color
More than 80 administrators from more than 40 schools around the country came together at Parker for the 9th annual Administrators of Color in Independent Schools ConferenceRead More -
Share Your Warmth: Donate to a Clothing Drive
Upper School students are putting the school’s mission into action by orchestrating a clothing donation drive to keep others warmRead More -
The Honorable Amy St. Eve Visits Advanced Topics in Constitutional Law
The Honorable Amy St. Eve came to the Upper School Advanced Topics in Constitutional Law class and discussed her long career as a public servant, the evolution of the judicial appointment process, and ways that the law has changed over timeRead More -
Parker ROV Team Brings Its World Championship Story Home
Team members share their season, their trip to Newfoundland, and plans for a return to Worlds in SeattleRead More -
Senior Sparks Cafeteria Food Rescue Program
Food waste from Parker’s cafeteria now helps feed local families across Chicago, thanks to the vision and efforts of senior Zoe PolskyRead More -
Seniors Meet their Little Siblings
Seniors gathered with their younger siblings as part of the first Big Siblings experience of the yearRead 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 -
$6 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.