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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Grace Montessori School?
The application deadline for Grace Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Grace Montessori School is Walther Christian Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Cradle To The Classroom Child Care (0.8 miles away)
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Walther Christian Academy ![Walther Christian Academy Photo - Science class in the Science & Technology Wing]( "Walther Christian Academy Photo - Science class in the Science & Technology Wing")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
900 Chicago Avenue
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-0404
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-0404
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 242 students Avg. class size: 80 students Sports: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cradle To The Classroom Child Care
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
35 S 19th Ave Unit 2
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-9601
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-9601
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Joseph Academy-melrose Park
Special Education School
1100 N 22nd Av
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 345-4500
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 345-4500
0.8 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 77 students Tuition listed
Alpha And Omega Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2217 Division St
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-6633
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-6633
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 6 students
Gettlieb Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
701 W. North Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-5746
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-5746
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 77 students
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