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Green Friends Montessori School

0n905 Ma Center Dr Elburn, IL 60119

Tel: (630) 457-9178

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 40 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

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 (2026-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 40 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-3

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Green Friends Montessori School
Pre-K	20
Kind	4
1	7
2	6
3	3

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Student Body

Total Students

40 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

35%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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

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