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School Notes Overview: |
The Ancona School is a montessori-based, independent school educating children from the preprimary to 8th grade. Ancona educates students to become creative problem solvers, confident risk takers and independent, lifelong learners. Rooted in the Montessori tradition, our child-centered school stimulates the joy of learning and builds a strong academic foundation. We inspire children to nourish their inner lives, find the power in their own voices and strive for justice and peace. In a community of cultural and economic diversity, Ancona cultivates understanding, care and respect for others. Our goal is to produce confident, motivated and self-directed lifelong learners. We respect the innate curiosity of each child and encourage inquiry, exploration and creative expression. ...read more
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Ancona School |
| School Level |
Elementary school
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School Type |
Montessori School |
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| School
Membership(s) |
American Montessori Society (AMS)
Institute for Independent Education |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered |
Grades Prekindergarten - 8 |
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County |
Cook County, IL |
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| Total
Students |
257 students |
| Student
Body Type |
Co-ed |
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IL )
Elementary School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
70% |
35% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Pre-K - 57 students | | Kind - 32 students | | Grade 1 - 25 students | | Grade 2 - 28 students | | Grade 3 - 26 students | | Grade 4 - 22 students | | Grade 5 - 20 students | | Grade 6 - 15 students | | Grade 7 - 13 students | | Grade 8 - 19 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
27 teachers |
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School |
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IL )
Elementary School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:10 |
1:17
*Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
172 days |
176 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
6 hours |
6 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
None / Rolling |
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- The Ancona School is a montessori-based, independent school educating children from the preprimary to 8th grade. Ancona educates students to become creative problem solvers, confident risk takers and independent, lifelong learners. Rooted in the Montessori tradition, our child-centered school stimulates the joy of learning and builds a strong academic foundation. We inspire children to nourish their inner lives, find the power in their own voices and strive for justice and peace. In a community of cultural and economic diversity, Ancona cultivates understanding, care and respect for others. Our goal is to produce confident, motivated and self-directed lifelong learners. We respect the innate curiosity of each child and encourage inquiry, exploration and creative expression.
- Profile last updated: 02/20/2007
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| About This
Zip Code (
60615 ) |
| School
Zip (
60615 ) |
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IL ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
45,096 people |
12,415,876 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
49% |
24% |
| Population Average
Age |
33 years old |
34 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
2.0 persons |
2.6 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$31,571 |
$48,019 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
4.1 rooms |
5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
60 years old |
50 years old |
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (60615)
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| %
Owning / % Renting |
26% / 74% |
61% / 39% |
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