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Bridges Academy

716 Oak St
Saint Charles, IL 60174

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Bridges Academy Photo #1 - Bridges Academy 1st-5th Grades

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Bridges Montessori Academy views each child as a unique individual and one to be respected for that uniqueness.

Bridges offers an environment which allows for the natural unfolding of the child and builds a foundation for lifelong learning.

Through a carefully prepared environment and curriculum, the child is exposed to a variety of experiences and materials.

Each is designed to nurture the child's absorbent mind and foster his total development.

Bridges provides an interdisciplinary manipulative-oriented experience which facilitates independence, self-confidence, self-learning and respect.

Each program offers a unique meshing of learning styles which keep pace with the individual educational needs of the child in today's society.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 41 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
State or regional independent school association
Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Year Founded

1992

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

41 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Jan Dangles

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: All the Flowers of Tomorrow, are the Seeds of Today

Bridges Montessori Academy views each child as a unique individual and one to be respected for that uniqueness.
Bridges offers an environment which allows for the natural unfolding of the child and builds a foundation for lifelong learning.
Through a carefully prepared environment and curriculum, the child is exposed to a variety of experiences and materials.
Each is designed to nurture the child's absorbent mind and foster his total development.
Bridges provides an interdisciplinary manipulative-oriented experience which facilitates independence, self-confidence, self-learning and respect.
Each program offers a unique meshing of learning styles which keep pace with the individual educational needs of the child in today's society.

Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 41 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Kane County, IL is $7,396 for elementary schools and $9,733 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Kane County, IL is 95% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).