Alcuin Montessori School

324 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL, 60302-0603 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

We offer Education for Life. Our child-centered learning community is built on trust in the natural development of the mind and spirit. Founded in 1961, Alcuin is the oldest Montessori School in the Midwest with programs designed to foster confidence, curiosity, self-discipline, motivation, responsibility, flexibility, and tolerance....

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School Overview:

 
Alcuin Montessori School
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) American Montessori Society (AMS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1961
County Cook County, IL
Student Body
Total Students 162 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(IL) School Avg.
% Students of Color 25% 34%
Students by Grade
Nursery - 24 students
Pre-K - 55 students
Kind - 23 students
Grade 1 - 11 students
Grade 2 - 12 students
Grade 3 - 6 students
Grade 4 - 4 students
Grade 5 - 12 students
Grade 6 - 7 students
Grade 7 - 1 students
Grade 8 - 7 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 10 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 80%
Average Class Size 18
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Classroom dress code Casual
This School
(IL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:17 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 171 days 176 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Tuition varies by program. Please see website for details: www.alcuin.org and select Admissions.
Head of School Shawn Edwards
Admissions Director Alejandra Valera

School Notes:

  • Multi-age classrooms operate on the principle of freedom within limits. Qualified nurturing adults guide children to work at their own pace with materials of their choosing. Different levels of ability are expected and welcomed within each classroom. Age ranges are listed below:
  • Parent/Infant 1-2 years
  • Toddler 2-3 years
  • Primary 3-6 years (children stay full day in last year)
  • Junior Elementary 6-9 years
  • Sr. Elementary 9-12 years
  • Middle School 12-14 years
  • Before and after school care is available for students age 3-12.
  • Profile last updated: 09/30/2009

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About This Zipcode (60302)
School Zip (60302)
(IL) State Average
Population (Approximate) 32,527 people 12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 69% 24%
Population Average Age 37 years old 34 years old
Average Household size 2.2 persons 2.6 persons
Median Household Income $57,132 $48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.1 rooms 5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 70 years old 50 years old
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Zipcode (60302)


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