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Buffalo Grove Montessori School

950 Ellen Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089-0600 -

School Notes Overview:

Buffalo Grove Montessori School uses Montessori Education Method. Montessori Education is not only a philosophy, but also a method to guide the child’s growth. Our goal is to help the child cultivate his natural desire to learn. Our emphasis is on self-learning and the development of inner discipline. Activities progress from basic to more complex, therefore success is more easily and naturally accomplished. Classroom materials are adapted regularly to keep the child's interest. In the 3-6 year old classes, the mixed age grouping enhances the child’s opportunities to observe, follow or lead. The child’s chances of failure are minimized and his chances for success are enhanced. The child is personally guided and recognized by the staff as a unique individual....

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School Overview:

	Buffalo Grove Montessori School
School Type	Montessori School
School Membership(s)	American Montessori Society (AMS) Other Montessori association(s) National Association for the Education of Young Children
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - Prekindergarten
County	Cook County, IL
Student Body
Total Students	28 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	34%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 28 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	7 teachers
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	n/a	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	260 days	176 days
Hours in School Day for Students	8 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Buffalo Grove Montessori School uses Montessori Education Method. Montessori Education is not only a philosophy, but also a method to guide the child’s growth. Our goal is to help the child cultivate his natural desire to learn. Our emphasis is on self-learning and the development of inner discipline. Activities progress from basic to more complex, therefore success is more easily and naturally accomplished. Classroom materials are adapted regularly to keep the child's interest. In the 3-6 year old classes, the mixed age grouping enhances the child’s opportunities to observe, follow or lead. The child’s chances of failure are minimized and his chances for success are enhanced. The child is personally guided and recognized by the staff as a unique individual.
Profile last updated: 02/02/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (60089)	School Zip (60089)	(IL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	42,115 people	12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	n/a	24%
Population Average Age	38 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.7 persons	2.6 persons
Median Household Income	$81,324	$48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.4 rooms	5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	28 years old	50 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	90% / 10%	61% / 39%