Chicago Montessori

Chicago Montessori opened its doors in 2005. Montessori classrooms provide a prepared environment where children are free to respond to their natural tendency to work.
The children's innate passion for learning is encouraged by giving them opportunities to engage in spontaneous, purposeful activities with the guidance of a trained adult.
Through their work, the children develop concentration and joyful self-discipline.
Within a framework of order, the children progress at their own pace and rhythm, according to their individual capabilities.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 124 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $12,950
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Year Founded
2003

Student Body

Total Students
124 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Chicago Montessori Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: A Purposeful Collaborative Thorough Peaceful Liberated Practical Precise Conscientious Education
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Chicago Montessori cost?
Chicago Montessori's tuition is approximately $12,950 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Chicago Montessori?
The application deadline for Chicago Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Chicago Montessori located?
Chicago Montessori is located in the Lake View neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other private schools located in Lake View.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Indigenous People's Day / Columbus Day (School Closed)
October 13, 2025 (Monday)
Trade Day (School Closed)
November 10, 2025 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break (School Closed)
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Winter Break (School Closed)
December 21, 2025 (Sunday)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (School Closed)
January 19, 2026 (Monday)

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 124 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $12,950
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $14,126 for elementary schools and $19,460 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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