Green Friends Montessori School in Elburn, IL, is a rural nonsectarian Montessori school serving 40 students from pre–kindergarten through third grade.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 with 4 teachers supporting early childhood and lower elementary education.
Approximately 35% of students represent diverse racial backgrounds, reflecting student diversity in this rural community.
As a Montessori program, Green Friends Montessori School offers co–educational learning for young children in a small enrollment setting.
Located near other private schools in the Elburn area, it provides an alternative early learning option within a rural locale.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Green Friends Montessori School?
The application deadline for Green Friends Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Green Friends Montessori School is Mooseheart Child City And School Inc (6.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Holy Cross Catholic School (4.7 miles away)
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Holy Cross Catholic School![Holy Cross Catholic School Photo]( "Holy Cross Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
2300 Main St
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 593-5290
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 593-5290
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 412 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
1875 Prairie St.
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 584-2333
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 584-2333
4.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Peter School
(Catholic)
1881 Kaneville Rd
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-0476
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-0476
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 318 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Geneva Christian School
(Christian)
1745 Kaneville Road
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-8533
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-8533
5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 82 students Tuition listed
Kensington School Of Geneva
Daycare / Preschool
1774 W State St # 1776
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 845-9230
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 845-9230
5.1 miles
Gr: K | 12 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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