Imagine a school where your child learns how to learn; where your child wants to learn; where your child wants to be.
Country Meadows Montessori School learns in a 'hands-on' environment, at their own pace, where a standard scholastic curriculum is only the beginning. Is your child ready for more .
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1980
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
128 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
49%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
5%
Average Class Size
23 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
children are to dress comfortably
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition amount relates to number of hours student is here and age. View our website to download application for enrollment.
% on Financial Aid
1%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Mary O'Young
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Art classes
Art classes
School Notes
- School Motto: Empowering Growth Through Exploration
- You are cordially invited to get a tour of our school by calling for an appointment. Country Meadows has programs for Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary students from 1st through 8th grade. Visit the 10 beautifully equipped classrooms, large gymnasium, music room, and wooded playground. Please call 847-244-9352 for more information.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Country Meadows Montessori School?
The acceptance rate of Country Meadows Montessori School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
When is the application deadline for Country Meadows Montessori School?
The application deadline for Country Meadows Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 2/11/2020
Country Meadows Montessori School is great. My son has attended since he was 18 months old and is now in 7th grade. This is an excellent school. They teach respect, have a great curriculum, and teach our children how to be leaders. They have awesome teachers and administrators who are personally devoted to their success.
5 12/8/2017
It is a really great school. CMMS and all its staff is the wonderful place where little minds grows every day. School`s principles based on diversity and respect for every one support student progress over social and academic skills
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