Admission

Admission Events

Upcoming Opportunities for the 2025–26 Admission Season

Open House Events

Open House Events allow Lower School parents/guardians and Middle and Upper School parents/guardians and students to explore Parker. These events introduce guests to our rich and challenging curriculum and vibrant student life. Guests will have the opportunity to see the campus, hear from school leadership, meet with faculty and interact with current parents and students.
Lower School Open House
(Junior Kindergarten–Grade 3)
Saturday, October 19 | 10 a.m.
Register here
 
Middle School Open House
(Grades 6–8)
Saturday, October 26 | 10 a.m.
Register here 

Upper School Open House
(Grades 9–12)
Saturday, November 9 | 10 a.m.
Register here

Lower School Tours

Select weekday mornings beginning in October.
Register here

Upper School Tours

Register here

Virtual Information Sessions

Register here.

Three Pillars of Parker

Learn more about our model home, complete community and embryonic democracy as we educate students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a diverse democratic society and global community.

Learn More!

Additional opportunities to explore Parker will be ongoing. Please keep in touch by submitting your Inquiry or Admission Application.
Visit Parker at the NPN Preschool/Elementary
School Fair and Family Playdate
Sunday, October 6 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Register here

LMAIS Webinar: Discovering the Value of an Independent Education
Thursday, October 10 | 8 p.m. (virtual)
Register here

This unique and highly informative webinar is being presented by the Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools (LMAIS) and is intended to give impartial information without a specific school affiliation or sponsorship.
 
See your family at an Independent School
Thursday, October 17 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Green Exchange
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Adult parents and guardians are invited to meet African American/ Black and Hispanic/Latinx families from Lab, Latin and Parker as we share experiences and reflections about our schools. Come, learn more and consider applying to one or more of our schools.
NPN Panel: How do Elementary and Middle Schools Provide an Inclusive Environment for all Students?
Parker will participate in a panel discussion facilitated by the Neighborhood Parents Network around practical steps schools take to build a welcoming environment for all students.


330 West Webster Avenue | Chicago, Illinois 60614 | 773.353.3000
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.