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#83 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 12% of private schools

Lycee Francais De Chicago

School · Chicago, IL

A private school in Chicago, IL serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

1929 W WILSON AVE, Chicago, IL 60640

  • 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A8.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.1 / 10
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School Day Length8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,296
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.7 / 10
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Diversity Index47%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.0 / 10
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Enrollment646
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in IL

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Lycee Francais De Chicago sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 94Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 74Excellent Transit
  • Bike 90Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High4,030/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chicago), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,030

Median home value

$363,300

Median rent

$1,374/mo

College educated

62.6%

Homeownership

31.3%

Poverty rate

18.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60640; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White70.1%
Two or More18.4%
Black5.0%
Asian3.9%
Hispanic2.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ravenswood Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition8.1PK–110.2 mi32Compare →
Metropolitan SchoolhousePrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–100.6 mi25Compare →
Chicago Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition8.8PK–120.9 mi238Compare →
Lawrence Hall SchoolPrivate · tuition6.44–121.2 mi41Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Lycee Francais De Chicago is listed in Chicago, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Lycee Francais De Chicago

Lycee Francais De Chicago is a private school in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 646 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #83 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lycee Francais De Chicago

What grades does Lycee Francais De Chicago serve?

Lycee Francais De Chicago serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Lycee Francais De Chicago?

Lycee Francais De Chicago has an enrollment of approximately 646 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lycee Francais De Chicago?

The student-teacher ratio at Lycee Francais De Chicago is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Lycee Francais De Chicago rank in IL?

Lycee Francais De Chicago ranks #83 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Lycee Francais De Chicago's MySchoolScout rating?

Lycee Francais De Chicago has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Lycee Francais De Chicago a private school?

Yes, Lycee Francais De Chicago is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Lycee Francais De Chicago a religious school?

No, Lycee Francais De Chicago is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
646
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
84
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
162 days
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Area population (ZIP 60640)
66,884
Area average commute
35.5 min
Area median age
37.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60640; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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