Phalanx Family Services
837 W. 119th St., Chicago, IL 60643 · (773) 291-1086
Data: Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor) approved list (April 2026); SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores
- First-time pass rate
- 100%29 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- +6.8points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #1of 234 programs (top 1%)
- Since 2024
- +35.0points vs 65% (20 testers)
- Chicago area rank
- #1of 117 ranked nearby
How Phalanx Family Services graduates do on the CNA exam
100% of 29 first-time test-takers from Phalanx Family Services passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 6.8 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers). It puts the program #1 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers (top 1%), and #1 of 117 ranked programs in the Chicago area.
In 2024, 65% of 20 first-time testers passed, so the rate rose 35.0 points year over year.
With 29 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 3.4 points, so treat small differences with care. Illinois reports the written (knowledge) exam only; the skills test isn't included in this figure.
See the best CNA programs in Chicago by pass rate · All 234 ranked Illinois programs
How Phalanx Family Services stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 100%, Phalanx Family Services is in the top quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 29 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 36, so this is one of the smaller programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 70 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), program 0792 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | In person |
| Address | 837 W. 119th St., Chicago, IL 60643 Cook County |
| Phone | (773) 291-1086 |
| CNA median pay, Chicago area | $46,940 a year ($22.57/hour, BLS) |
Call the program to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost; the state lists don't publish prices.
Other approved CNA programs near Chicago
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renee's School of Careers | Chicago | same ZIP | 88.2% |
| Chicago's Pulse CPR Training, Inc. | Chicago | 2 mi | 100.0% |
| Chicago State University | Chicago | 2 mi | — |
| Lights of Zion Ministries | Chicago | 2 mi | 80.8% |
| RDSJ Healthcare Academy | Evergreen Park | 3 mi | — |
| Life Enhancement Health Care Institute | Chicago | 3 mi | — |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Phalanx Family Services's CNA exam pass rate?
100% of 29 first-time test-takers from Phalanx Family Services passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 6.8 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers), and #1 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Phalanx Family Services a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), April 2026) as program 0792. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Illinois CNA exam.
Is Phalanx Family Services's pass rate going up or down?
Up: 100% of 29 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 65% of 20 in 2024 (+35.0 points).
How many hours of training does Illinois require?
120 hours: 62 theory, 18 skills lab, 40 clinical, with at least 12 hours on Alzheimer's and dementia care (77 Ill. Adm. Code 395.150). The exam is run by Southern Illinois University Carbondale (INACE).
How does Phalanx Family Services compare with CNA programs nearby?
70 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
What other approved CNA programs are near Chicago?
The closest are Renee's School of Careers in Chicago (about 1 mi, 88% pass rate), Chicago's Pulse CPR Training, Inc. in Chicago (about 2 mi, 100% pass rate), Chicago State University in Chicago (about 2 mi). Distances are between ZIP code centres.