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 Cappella Visitors Sing and Share
Yale’s Whiffenpoofs stopped by Parker to perform and workshop with student vocalistsRead More -
Eighth Grade Boys Win Basketball Championship
Parker’s 8th Grade Boys Blue Basketball team made history in their first season in the new basketball divisionRead More -
Freshmen Meet with Four-Legged Friends
As part of their Civic Lab, a group of 9th grade students spent time with some furry friends at the Anti-Cruelty SocietyRead More -
Ishamel Beah Visits Parker
Author, human rights spokesperson and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Ishmael Beah met with students to talk about his life and how it has informed his workRead More -
Math Excitement Jumps Around the Middle and Upper Schools
Middle and Upper School students participated in Math Kangaroo and other math challengesRead More -
Middle School Student Council Hosts Town Hall with Dr. Frank
On Thursday, March 13, the Middle School Student Council welcomed Dr. Frank for a dynamic town hall meeting, where students engaged in open dialogue with the administrationRead More -
Parker Celebrates Pride Hand in Hand
The US Pride Committee organized a special Morning Ex focusing on joy, pride and the importance of connectionRead More -
Parker Journalists Win McCormick Foundation High School Media Awards
On Friday, March 14, the Scholastic Press Association of Chicago recognized Upper School student journalists with McCormick Foundation High School Media Awards at the annual conference on the Evanston campus of Northwestern University’s Medill School of JournalismRead More -
Student-Athlete of the Week
The Student Athletic Council Heads are excited to announce the SAC Student-Athlete of the Week: junior Dal HarrellRead More -
Journey “Into the Woods”
Read MoreSupport Upper School performers as they perform Stephen Sondheim’s classic mixed-up fairytale Into the Woods for the spring musical
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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.