Francis W. Parker School

The Francis W. Parker School is an independent day school that serves 902 students junior kindergarten through 12th grade. The mission of the Francis W. Parker School is to cultivate in its students qualities of character and citizenship that can guide them through life as resourceful, thoughtful, and active participants in a democratic society.

The Francis W. Parker School is committed to cultivating a community of dedicated students, parents, faculty and staff, trustees, administrators, and alumni, who acknowledge, respect, and esteem diversity in our school; and who reflect, through their presence, the diversity of Chicago communities and the wider world. The Francis W. Parker School is an equal opportunity employer.