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Alcuin Montessori School

324 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL, 60302-0603 -

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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School Digest (Oak Park Leaves)
posted on May 14, 2009 at 09:38:57 am
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School Zip Statistics:

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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% Owning / % Renting	54% / 46%	61% / 39%