Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Buffalo Grove Montessori School
About the School
- 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.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Year Founded
1975
Student Body
Total Students
17 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Buffalo Grove Montessori School?
The acceptance rate of Buffalo Grove Montessori School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
When is the application deadline for Buffalo Grove Montessori School?
The application deadline for Buffalo Grove Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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