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Grace Montessori School

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Grace Montessori School in Melrose Park, IL, serves 50 students from pre–kindergarten through second grade in a nonsectarian suburban setting.

Founded in 2001, this Montessori school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 and employs three teachers.

The school is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS) and offers programs aligned with Montessori educational principles.

With 95% students of color, Grace Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for diversity.

Grace Montessori provides early childhood education within a suburb of Melrose Park, supporting local families seeking Montessori programs for young children.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 50 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-2

Year Founded

2001

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Student Body

Total Students

50 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

95%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Grace Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 50 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $13,557 for elementary schools and $19,341 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).