Grace Montessori School

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)

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

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Attribute

School Overview

School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Grace Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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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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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $13,441 for elementary schools and $19,423 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).

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