Illinois Montessori Children's House in Park Forest, IL, is a co–ed Montessori school serving 23 students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a suburban community.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 23:1 with one teacher on staff.
It holds membership in the American Montessori Society and operates as a nonsectarian early learning program.
Approximately 92% of the student body represents diverse racial backgrounds.
The school serves families seeking Montessori education in the Park Forest area's suburban setting.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
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 Illinois Montessori Children's House?
The application deadline for Illinois Montessori Children's House is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Illinois Montessori Children's House is Marian Catholic High School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is South Suburban Sda Christian School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Childrens 2nd Language Academy (1.8 miles away)
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Quick Facts
South Suburban Sda Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
119 Chestnut St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 481-8909
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 481-8909
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 28 students
Childrens 2nd Language Academy
Daycare / Preschool
3535 Lincoln Hwy
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-2223
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-2223
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 7 students
699 8th St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 481-3210
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 481-3210
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
1501 Chicago Rd
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-2333
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-2333
2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 187 students
700 Ashland Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 755-7565
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 755-7565
2.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 819 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 46 Tuition listed
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