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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Big Siblings Meet Little Siblings at Annual Morning Ex
The tradition of Big Siblings and Little Siblings is almost as old as Morning ExRead More -
Corinthians Morning Exercise Welcomes Community
Since the school’s founding in 1901, Parker has begun each academic year with the Corinthians Morning Ex, and the tradition continued this yearRead More -
English Teacher Has Essay Published
Upper School English teacher Stacey Gibson recently had her essay “Shortage” published in the August 2025 issue of KHÔRARead More -
Freshman Interns in Peru During Summer Months
Freshman Balthazar Francisco Rosado connected with his Peruvian heritage during the summer, interning at the City Hall of Magdalena del Mar in the seaside district of Lima, PeruRead More -
“Are you smarter than a fifth grader? Probably not this one.”
Fifth grader Yael Gustafson was recently featured in the Chicago Sun-Times for winning first place in the U.S. National Park Service’s annual oratorical contestRead More -
Fifth Grade Student is History World Champion
This past summer, 5th grader Theo Grieb became the World Champion (Elementary Division) of the 6th International History Olympiad in Paris, FranceRead More -
Film Festival Recognizes Student Filmmakers
For the third consecutive year, a film festival has recognized Upper School students’ work in the “Creating Historical Documentaries” courseRead More -
Parker Welcomes New Colonels
Parker wants to once again welcome the newest members of the school community!Read More -
Welcome Back to Campus
Read MoreEnjoy selections of the first week of school and join us in welcoming everyone back to campus! -
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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.