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Best Illinois Private Schools Belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 107 private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) serving 8,343 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Illinois include Council Oak Montessori School, Rogers Park Montessori School, and Ancona School.
The average tuition cost is $16,817, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $12,457.
5% of private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 107

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 107

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Illinois (2026)

Montessori Habitat Photo
Montessori Habitat
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
801 & 805 West Kirby Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 366-3260
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St. Mark Christian School Photo
St. Mark Christian School
Gr: NS-5 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School (Christian)
15w455 79th street
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 986-1100
(2)
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Ancona School Photo
Ancona School
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
4770 S Dorchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 924-2356
(6)
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Beacon Academy Photo
Beacon Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 21
Montessori School
1574 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 999-1177
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Map of Carmel Montessori Academy & Children's House
Carmel Montessori Academy & Children's House
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
3s238 State Route 59
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 393-2995
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Chiaravalle Montessori Photo
Chiaravalle Montessori
Gr: NS-8 | 315 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Montessori School
425 Dempster St
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2190
(12)
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Map of Cosmic Montessori Community
Cosmic Montessori Community
Gr: PK-K | 88 students
Daycare / Preschool
1310 Waterford Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 585-8881
(1)
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Council Oak Montessori School Photo
Council Oak Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Montessori School
2521 Grove St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 926-9720
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Map of Creative Montessori Learning Center
Creative Montessori Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
550 S Edgewood Ave
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 620-5505
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Dupage Montessori School Photo
Dupage Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
1111 E Warrenville Rd
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 369-6899
(6)
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Hello Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten Photo
Hello Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Montessori School
18850 Riegel Road
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 647-8054
(1)
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Intercultural Montessori Language School of Oak Park Photo
Intercultural Montessori Language School of Oak Park
Gr: NS-8 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Montessori School
301 S. Ridgeland Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 848-6626
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Montessori Academy Of Chicago Photo
Montessori Academy Of Chicago
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
1335 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 243-0977
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Map of Montessori Academy Of Glen Ellyn
Montessori Academy Of Glen Ellyn
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
927 N Main St
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-4727
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Montessori Language Academy Photo
Montessori Language Academy
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
314 Circle Avenue
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 771-5030
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Montessori School Of Long Grove Photo
Montessori School Of Long Grove
Gr: NS-6 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
1115 Robert Parker Coffin Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 634-0430
(1)
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Map of Montessori School Of Western Springs
Montessori School Of Western Springs
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Montessori School
1500 Walker St
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-9696
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Near North Montessori Photo
Near North Montessori
Gr: NS-8 | 504 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
1434 W Division Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 384-1434
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Prairie View Montessori Photo
Prairie View Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 13 students
Montessori School
2624 Ginger Woods Parkway
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 978-7786
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Rogers Park Montessori School Photo
Rogers Park Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 339 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Montessori School
1800 W Balmoral Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-1700
(8)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Illinois?
The top ranked private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Illinois include Council Oak Montessori School, Rogers Park Montessori School, and Ancona School.
How many private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are located in Illinois?
107 private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are located in Illinois.
How much do private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $16,817, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $12,457.
How diverse are private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Illinois?
Illinois private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are approximately 36% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
5% of private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
107
Private Schools
8,343
Students
$16,817
Avg. Tuition
36%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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