For the 2024 school year, there are 70 montessori private elementary schools serving 7,674 students in Illinois.
The top ranked montessori private elementary schools in Illinois include Near North Montessori, Carmel Montessori Academy & Children's House and Montessori Academy Of Chicago.
The average tuition cost is $13,647, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average tuition cost of $8,467.
Top Ranked Illinois Montessori Private Elementary Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Brickton Montessori School![Brickton Montessori School Photo - Hands. On.When you can touch it, even complicated ideas becomes manageable. Montessori materials stimulate all our senses. With multiple ways of connecting to a single concept, every child can find a path to successful learning.]( "Brickton Montessori School Photo - Hands. On.When you can touch it, even complicated ideas becomes manageable. Montessori materials stimulate all our senses. With multiple ways of connecting to a single concept, every child can find a path to successful learning.")
Montessori School
8622 W Catalpa Ave
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 714-0646
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 714-0646
Grades: NS-8
| 167 students
Creative Learning Montessori School![Creative Learning Montessori School Photo - Creative Learning Montessori School]( "Creative Learning Montessori School Photo - Creative Learning Montessori School")
Montessori School
1410 S. Barrington Rd.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-2812
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-2812
Grades: PK-5
| 70 students
Montessori Habitat![Montessori Habitat Photo - Call us at 217-366-3260 to learn more about our ~ preschool classroom ~ elementary classroom ~ and ~ middle school classroom. Visit our website at www.montessorihabitatschool.org. Affiliated with the American Montessori Society]( "Montessori Habitat Photo - Call us at 217-366-3260 to learn more about our ~ preschool classroom ~ elementary classroom ~ and ~ middle school classroom. Visit our website at www.montessorihabitatschool.org. Affiliated with the American Montessori Society")
Montessori School
801 & 805 West Kirby Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 366-3260
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 366-3260
Grades: PK-8
| 86 students
Carmel Montessori Academy & Children's House
Montessori School
3s238 State Route 59
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 393-2995
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 393-2995
Grades: PK-12
| 41 students
Chiaravalle Montessori![Chiaravalle Montessori Photo - Opening the North Wing in September 2015, Chiaravalle became the first LEED Platinum Montessori school addition in the US and the first LEED Platinum independent school addition in Illinois.]( "Chiaravalle Montessori Photo - Opening the North Wing in September 2015, Chiaravalle became the first LEED Platinum Montessori school addition in the US and the first LEED Platinum independent school addition in Illinois.")
Montessori School
425 Dempster St
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2190
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2190
Grades: PK-8
| 329 students
1310 Waterford Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 585-8881
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 585-8881
Grades: PK-5
| 115 students
Council Oak Montessori School![Council Oak Montessori School Photo - Team building exercises on the first day of school.]( "Council Oak Montessori School Photo - Team building exercises on the first day of school.")
Montessori School
2521 Grove St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 926-9720
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 926-9720
Grades: PK-8
| 54 students
1111 E Warrenville Rd
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 369-6899
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 369-6899
Grades: PK-9
| 264 students
8 W Scranton Ave
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 295-8338
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 295-8338
Grades: NS-8
| 145 students
Gateway Montessori School![Gateway Montessori School Photo]( "Gateway Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
4041 N. Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 539-3025
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 539-3025
Grades: NS-6
| 49 students
Montessori Academy Of Chicago![Montessori Academy Of Chicago Photo - Montessori Academy of Chicago Elementary students: Enjoying autumn in a city park.]( "Montessori Academy Of Chicago Photo - Montessori Academy of Chicago Elementary students: Enjoying autumn in a city park.")
Montessori School
1335 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 243-0977
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 243-0977
Grades: PK-8
| 430 students
Near North Montessori![Near North Montessori Photo - Near North Montessori School]( "Near North Montessori Photo - Near North Montessori School")
Montessori School
1434 W Division Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 384-1434
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 384-1434
Grades: NS-8
| 579 students
1800 W Balmoral Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-1700
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-1700
Grades: PK-8
| 339 students
Seton Montessori School![Seton Montessori School Photo]( "Seton Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
5728 Virginia Avenue
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 655-1066
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 655-1066
Grades: PK-6
| 266 students
Alcuin Montessori School![Alcuin Montessori School Photo - Our campus.]( "Alcuin Montessori School Photo - Our campus.")
Montessori School
324 N Oak Park Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 366-1882
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 366-1882
Grades: NS-8
| 133 students
9300 Capitol Drive
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 850-5490
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 850-5490
Grades: NS-12
| 100 students
4770 S Dorchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 924-2356
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 924-2356
Grades: PK-8
| 237 students
Bridges Academy![Bridges Academy Photo - Bridges Academy 1st-5th Grades]( "Bridges Academy Photo - Bridges Academy 1st-5th Grades")
Montessori School
716 Oak St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 513-1686
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 513-1686
Grades: K-5
| 41 students
Chicago Montessori
Montessori School
1713 W Cullom Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 525-4358
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 525-4358
Grades: PK-7
| 124 students
Childrens Tribe
Montessori School
15416 Us Highway 67
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-0399
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-0399
Grades: PK-8
| 71 students
6151 Washington Street
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 244-9352
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 244-9352
Grades: PK-8
| 142 students
Countryside Montessori School![Countryside Montessori School Photo]( "Countryside Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
1985 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-1105
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-1105
Grades: PK-8
| 160 students
Creative Childrens Learning Center
Montessori School
514 North Main Street, Smithton, IL 62285
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 234-8707
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 234-8707
Grades: PK-6
| 117 students
Crystal Lake Montessori School![Crystal Lake Montessori School Photo]( "Crystal Lake Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
3013 S. Country Club Rd.
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-0013
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-0013
Grades: PK-8
| 129 students
Ezzard Charles School
Montessori School
7946 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 487-0044
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 487-0044
Grades: PK-1
| 57 students
Fox Valley Montessori School![Fox Valley Montessori School Photo]( "Fox Valley Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
850 N Commonwealth Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 896-7557
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 896-7557
Grades: NS-6
| 67 students
Grace Montessori School
Montessori School
1112 N 9th Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-7257
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-7257
Grades: PK-2
| 50 students
Greenbrook Montessori School
Montessori School
1675 Greenbrook Blvd
Hanover Park, IL 60133
(630) 830-1675
Hanover Park, IL 60133
(630) 830-1675
Grades: PK-1
| 91 students
Guidepost Montessori at Magnificent Mile![Guidepost Montessori at Magnificent Mile Photo]( "Guidepost Montessori at Magnificent Mile Photo")
Montessori School
226 E Illinois St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 938-6002
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 938-6002
Grades: NS-5
| students
Ilm Montessori Inc
Montessori School (Islamic)
241 E Roosevelt Rd
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 403-8456
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 403-8456
Grades: PK-6
| 85 students
Intercultural Montessori Language School![Intercultural Montessori Language School Photo]( "Intercultural Montessori Language School Photo")
Montessori School
114 S Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 265-1514
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 265-1514
Grades: NS-8
| 223 students
1600 Root St
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 741-4180
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 741-4180
Grades: NS-6
| 75 students
7415 North Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-1080
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-1080
Grades: PK-8
| 106 students
5801 Westview Ln
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 560-4900
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 560-4900
Grades: PK-8
| 169 students
La Casa Montessori School
Montessori School
514 Adams St
Oak Park, IL 60304
(773) 495-9615
Oak Park, IL 60304
(773) 495-9615
Grades: PK-4
| 62 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked montessori private elementary schools in Illinois?
The top ranked montessori private elementary schools in Illinois include Near North Montessori, Carmel Montessori Academy & Children's House and Montessori Academy Of Chicago.
How many montessori private elementary schools are located in Illinois?
70 montessori private elementary schools are located in Illinois.
How much do montessori private elementary schools cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $13,647, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $8,467.
How diverse are montessori private elementary schools in Illinois?
Illinois montessori private elementary schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
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