Green Friends Montessori School

0n905 Ma Center Dr
Elburn, IL 60119

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)

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

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-3

Student Body

Total Students

40 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

35%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Green Friends Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

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).

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Quick Facts (2026)

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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