The Field School in Oak Park, IL, serves 115 co鈥揺d students from preschool through 6th grade in a suburban setting.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 13:1 with 9 full鈥搕ime teachers supporting its regular elementary program.
Founded with a Christian orientation, The Field School is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
The student body is 52.7 percent students of color, reflecting diversity within the Oak Park community.
Tuition rates align with the local average, with Oak Park elementary private schools charging approximately $11,042 annually.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
115 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
53%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Field School?
The application deadline for The Field School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 91黑料s
The nearest high school to The Field School is Fenwick High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Children's School of Oak Park (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is First Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten (0.2 miles away)
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The Children's School of Oak Park ![The Children's School of Oak Park Photo - KINDERGARTEN: Our play-based environment, with its carefully-planned daily routines and wide variety of learning experiences, allows Kindergarten children the space and time to work on social-emotional developmental tasks. Academic learning takes place in a non-pressured way within the context of this caring, nurturing community of learners.]( "The Children's School of Oak Park Photo - KINDERGARTEN: Our play-based environment, with its carefully-planned daily routines and wide variety of learning experiences, allows Kindergarten children the space and time to work on social-emotional developmental tasks. Academic learning takes place in a non-pressured way within the context of this caring, nurturing community of learners.")
Alternative School
820 Ontario
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 484-8033
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 484-8033
0.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 144 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
820 Ontario St
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-1190
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-1190
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
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Montessori School
324 N Oak Park Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 366-1882
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 366-1882
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 209 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Fenwick High School
(Catholic)
505 Washington Blvd
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 948-0332
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 948-0332
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,101 students Sports: 18
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Montessori School
314 Circle Avenue
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 771-5030
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 771-5030
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 25 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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