Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Guidepost Montessori At Magnificent Mile
About the School
- Guidepost Montessori is a network of authentic Montessori schools serving children from infancy through kindergarten.
- Our thoughtfully prepared classrooms are designed to nurture each child’s natural curiosity and help them build the independence, confidence, and capability to thrive in school and beyond.
- Through hands-on learning, meaningful work, and individualized guidance, children are encouraged to explore at their own pace, develop a deep love of learning, and become active participants in their own growth.
- At select Guidepost Montessori locations, families can also choose Spanish and/or Mandarin Immersion programs, offering children the opportunity to develop a second language through their everyday Montessori experience.
- Discover what authentic Montessori education can offer your child at Guidepost Montessori.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
2018
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
110 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Guidepost Magnificent Mile is part of an international network of Montessori schools dedicated to helping children grow through joyful learning. Our school in Magnificent Mile offers a nurturing and educational environment for infants (6 weeks to 14 months), toddlers (14 to 36 months), children (3 to 6 years old), and elementary students aged 6 to 12 (grades 1-5). We offer our early years programs in both English and Spanish, so that your child can become truly fluent in two languages. Early childhood years are the most critical time in your child's development. These years are foundational in shaping your child's future health, well-being, and happiness at school and home. Montessori education provides your child with the tools to navigate lifelong learning. Are you searching for a day care, preschool, or kindergarten in Chicago, IL? You may want to consider Guidepost Montessori. The day care years correspond to our 'Nido' program, the preschool years correspond to our ‘Toddler’ program, and the kindergarten years correspond to our 'Children's House' program. With Montessori's emphasis on helping children grow through joyful learning, Guidepost at Magnificent Mile can provide an alternative to public and private school with its nurturing environment.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Guidepost Montessori At Magnificent Mile offer a summer program?
Yes, Guidepost Montessori At Magnificent Mile offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Guidepost Montessori At Magnificent Mile?
The application deadline for Guidepost Montessori At Magnificent Mile is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Guidepost Montessori At Magnificent Mile located?
Guidepost Montessori At Magnificent Mile is located in the Streeterville neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 2 other private schools located in Streeterville.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Guidepost Montessori At Magnificent Mile is Gce Lab School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is GEMS World Academy Chicago (0.3 miles away)
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Sports: 4
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(312) 268-2543
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Extracurriculars: 17
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(312) 643-0091
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Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 17
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(312) 643-0091
Distance: 0.7 mi
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Chicago, IL 60603
(800) 232-7242
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(312) 600-0953
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Extracurriculars: 11
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(312) 600-5571
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Sports: 17
59 W North Blvd
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 582-6014
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4
350 E. South Water Street
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 809-8900
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 814 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
751 N State St
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 268-2543
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-12
Vocational/Technical School
36 S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603
(800) 232-7242
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 33 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 13
900 N Franklin St Ste 104
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 944-5600
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 11
Specialized Curriculum
900 North Franklin Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 600-5571
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4
350 E. South Water Street
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 809-8900
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Daycare / Preschool
540 N Lake Shore Dr Ste 2
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 527-2223
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
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Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 867-7056
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-12
Vocational/Technical School
36 S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603
(800) 232-7242
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
Daycare / Preschool
160 N Lasalle St
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 814-4782
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