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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A Parisian Experience Appears on Campus
Read MoreMiddle School French students transformed the courtyard into a cultural learning experience -
Courtyard Band Concert Delights
Students in the 7th and 8th grade bands sounded off in a courtyard music concertRead More -
Field Day Offers Sun, Fun and Exercise
Parker’s Physical Education Department joined teachers, students in 1st through 3rd grades and their Big Siblings for the annual Field DayRead More -
Juniors Present on Social Reformation Civic Lab Curriculum
Each 11th grade Civic Lab group presented on their work during the yearRead More -
Parker Partners Celebrated at Morning Ex
The MS gathered to celebrate an incredibly successful year of the Parker Partners programRead More -
Students Spring into Dance
Upper School dancers performed work from the year at the Spring Dance ShowcaseRead More -
Wellnesspalooza Returns to Support Mental Health
Upper School counselors collaborated with students to orchestrate a special event celebrating Mental Awareness MonthRead More -
Amplify Dazzles at Music at the Parks
On Saturday, Amplify (our extracurricular Middle School chorus) performed at this year's Music at the Parks festivalRead More -
Cans for Good: Lower and Intermediate School Civics Project Feeds Chicago Families
The Lower and Intermediate School aluminum can collection was a huge success!Read More -
Choirs Selected to Perform at Illinois Music Educators Conference
We are incredibly proud to share some historic news regarding our vocal music program. For the first time in school history, Parker has been invited to perform at the annual Illinois Music Educators Conference (IMEC) in PeoriaRead 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.