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.: 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 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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Location
Miles
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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Location
Miles
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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
1610 Main St
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-3262
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-3262
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
17504 E Carriageway Dr
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 991-7281
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 991-7281
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Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
2261 Indiana Ave
Lansing, IL 60438
(219) 558-7066
Lansing, IL 60438
(219) 558-7066
7.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
Gateway Academy & Learning Center
Special Program Emphasis
17710 Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 756-5000
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 756-5000
7.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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
1501 Chicago Rd
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-2333
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-2333
2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 187 students
South Suburban Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
4200 Maple Ave
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-0327
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-0327
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 24 students Tuition listed
Cornerstone Christian School ![Cornerstone Christian School Photo]( "Cornerstone Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
2926 Commercial Ave.
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-3566
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-3566
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Mother Teresa Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
3440 Halsted Blvd
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 748-6686
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 748-6686
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
South Suburban Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
4200 Maple Ave
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-0327
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-0327
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 24 students Tuition listed
Cornerstone Christian School ![Cornerstone Christian School Photo]( "Cornerstone Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
2926 Commercial Ave.
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-3566
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-3566
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Labranches Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
1644 Vincennes Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4010
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4010
2.3 miles
Gr: NS | 24 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Miles
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(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
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(815) 838-0408
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0408
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Forest Park Individual Educational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
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Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-0414
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-0414
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(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
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(630) 972-9200
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 972-9200
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(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
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Rank:
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(815) 723-0228
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-0228
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(Math: 3% | Reading: ≤5%)
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Rank:
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(815) 727-4919
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-4919
9169.3 miles
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