Ancona School

4770 S Dorchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
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In a community of cultural and economic diversity, Ancona's progressive, social justice curriculum rooted in the Montessori tradition educations students to become creative problem solvers, confident risk takers, and life-long learners.
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In a community of cultural and economic diversity, Ancona's progressive, social justice curriculum rooted in the Montessori tradition educations students to become creative problem solvers, confident risk takers, and life-long learners.
  • 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.

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School Overview

School TypeMontessori School
School Membership(s)School Assoc.American Montessori Society (AMS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Grades OfferedGrades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students248 students
Student Body TypeCo-ed
% Students of Color
70%
State avg.: 31%
Students by GradeAncona School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress CodeCasual

Finances and Admission

Admission DeadlineDec. 1 / rolling

Sports

Total Sports Offered4 sports
SportsBasketball, Flag Football, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Flag Football,
Track and Field, Volleyball,
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  • Students: 248 students
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