Council Oak Montessori School

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 54 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $8,000
  • Acceptance rate: 75%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Council Oak Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1990

Student Body

Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
78%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Council Oak Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $5,000 to $10,00 depending on classroom level
% on Financial Aid
3%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
Acceptance Rate
75%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Lila Jokanovic
Admissions Associate
Lluvia Hernandez

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Guitar Lessons

Club or Organization:
Chess Club, Fellowship of the Oak

Arts and Music Programs:
Farming, Movie nights, Music Enrichment

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Running Club, Yoga

School Notes

  • "Our aim is not only to make the child understand, and still less to force him to memorize, but so to touch his imagination as to enthuse him to his innermost core. We do not want complacent pupils, but eager ones." -Maria Montessori
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Council Oak Montessori School cost?
Council Oak Montessori School's tuition is approximately $8,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Council Oak Montessori School?
The acceptance rate of Council Oak Montessori School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 91%. Council Oak Montessori School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Illinois with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Council Oak Montessori School offer?
Council Oak Montessori School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling and Indoor Soccer.
What is Council Oak Montessori School's ranking?
Council Oak Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for Council Oak Montessori School?
The application deadline for Council Oak Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 54 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $8,000
  • Acceptance rate: 75%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $10,654 for elementary schools and $18,140 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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