Carriers Of Light in Glen Ellyn, IL, offers co–ed education from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a suburban setting.
The school enrolls 95 students with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1, supported by 14 teachers.
The student body is 87% students of color, reflecting diverse enrollment in this Islamic–affiliated private school.
Annual tuition is $7,500, providing a cost reference for families seeking a suburban Illinois private school option.
Carriers Of Light is positioned among nearby Glen Ellyn schools offering elementary and middle school education in a large suburb locale.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,500
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
95 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
87%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Nurturing righteous Carriers of Light who choose to better their world.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Carriers Of Light cost?
Carriers Of Light's tuition is approximately $7,500 for private students.
What schools are Carriers Of Light often compared to?
Carriers Of Light is often viewed alongside schools like Ilm Montessori Inc by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Carriers Of Light?
The application deadline for Carriers Of Light is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Carriers Of Light vs. Ilm Montessori Inc
The nearest high school to Carriers Of Light is Wheaton Montessori School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Montessori Academy Of Glen Ellyn (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Dupage Montessori School - Wheaton (1.0 miles away)
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Quick Facts
300 E Cole Ave
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(630) 653-1221
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 653-1221
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Montessori Academy Of Glen Ellyn
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927 N Main St
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-4727
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-4727
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1926 N Main St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 690-6000
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 690-6000
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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(Catholic)
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Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-5041
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-5041
1.2 miles
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Diamante Montessori School
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625 Hillside Ave
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-9030
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-9030
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Gr: PK-K | 60 students
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Miles
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1970 N Gary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 653-5100
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 653-5100
1.9 miles
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Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 547-5125
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 547-5125
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(630) 671-0383
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 671-0383
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(630) 889-8000
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 889-8000
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Miles
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Montessori Academy Of Glen Ellyn
Montessori School
927 N Main St
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-4727
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-4727
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1926 N Main St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 690-6000
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 690-6000
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Petronille School
(Catholic)
425 Prospect Ave Ste 100
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-5041
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-5041
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 521 students
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(630) 653-5100
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 653-5100
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 167 students
Bright Horizons Early Education Center
Daycare / Preschool
25w725 Jewell Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 665-2558
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 665-2558
2.1 miles
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
300 E Cole Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 653-1221
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 653-1221
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 64 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Montessori Academy Of Glen Ellyn
Montessori School
927 N Main St
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-4727
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-4727
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1926 N Main St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 690-6000
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 690-6000
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Petronille School
(Catholic)
425 Prospect Ave Ste 100
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-5041
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-5041
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 521 students
Diamante Montessori School
Montessori School
625 Hillside Ave
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-9030
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-9030
1.6 miles
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