The Village Children's Academy in Westmont, IL, offers Montessori education for grades PK through 5 in a suburban setting with a total enrollment of 87 students.
Founded in 1994, this co–ed, nonsectarian school is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
The school has 2 teachers and a student–teacher ratio of 44:1, serving a student body that is 43% students of color.
It provides early childhood education with an emphasis on Montessori methods within the Westmont community.
The school operates alongside several other private schools in the area, including Holy Trinity School and St.
Mary Of Gostyn Catholic School, which have lower student–teacher ratios.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
87 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Village Children's Academy?
The application deadline for The Village Children's Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Village Children's Academy is Fusion Academy Oak Brook (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Holy Trinity School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Creme De La Creme - Westmont (0.9 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Creme De La Creme - Westmont
Daycare / Preschool
501 Oakmont Ln
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 455-9510
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 455-9510
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
108 S Linden Ave
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 971-0184
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 971-0184
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Oakbrook KinderCare ![Oakbrook KinderCare Photo - Dramatic play time in our toddler room is always a blast!]( "Oakbrook KinderCare Photo - Dramatic play time in our toddler room is always a blast!")
Daycare / Preschool
1111 Pasquinelli Dr. #300
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 654-4878
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 654-4878
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 66 students Tuition listed
St. Mary Of Gostyn Catholic School
(Catholic)
440 Prairie Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-6155
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-6155
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9
66 Norfolk Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 323-1642
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 323-1642
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Avg. class size: 30 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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