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Illinois Private Preschools Belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 106 private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) serving 8,515 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Illinois include Chiaravalle Montessori, Cosmic Montessori Community, and Council Oak Montessori School.
The average tuition cost is $14,567, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average tuition cost of $8,969.
5% of private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 106

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 106

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Illinois (2026-27)

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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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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Map of Costa Catholic School
Costa Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Catholic
2726 Costa Dr
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 344-3151
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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
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 | 565 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
1434 W Division St
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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Map of Rose Hall Montessori School
Rose Hall Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
Montessori School
1140 Wilmette Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-2002
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Map of Sunrise Montessori Academy
Sunrise Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
Montessori School
960 W Army Trail Blvd
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 628-9000
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Map of A Village Green Montessori
A Village Green Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 92 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Montessori School
125 W Church St
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 281-9911
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Alcuin Montessori School Photo
Alcuin Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
324 N Oak Park Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 366-1882
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Alexander Graham Bell Montessori School Photo
Alexander Graham Bell Montessori School
Gr: NS-12 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
9300 Capitol Drive
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 850-5490
(3)
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Map of All Day Montessori
All Day Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 103 students
Montessori School
1819 W 99th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 239-6356
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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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Map of Arlington Montessori School
Arlington Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
2025 S.Goebbert Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 222-4267
(4)
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Map of Beverly Montessori School
Beverly Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Montessori School
9916 S Walden Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 239-7635
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Brickton Montessori School Photo
Brickton Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
8622 W Catalpa Ave
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 714-0646
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Map of Bright Beginnings Montessori School
Bright Beginnings Montessori School
Gr: K | 8 students
Montessori School
620 Mullady Pkwy
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 367-9505
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Map of Buffalo Grove Montessori School
Buffalo Grove Montessori School
Gr: K | 17 students
Montessori School
950 Ellen Dr
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 541-8111
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Map of Casa Dei Bambini
Casa Dei Bambini
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
Montessori School
4393 Liberty St
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 907-7554
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Map of Children's Montessori Language Academy
Children's Montessori Language Academy
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Montessori School
415 w 8th street in Hinsdale
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 468-5089
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Map of The Childrens House
The Childrens House
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Montessori School (Christian)
223 W Golf Rd
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 816-3590
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Map of Childrens House Daycare
Childrens House Daycare
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Montessori School
1220 S Lake St
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 949-6340
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Illinois?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Illinois include Chiaravalle Montessori, Cosmic Montessori Community, and Council Oak Montessori School.
How many private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are located in Illinois?
106 private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are located in Illinois.
How much do private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $14,567, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $8,969.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Illinois?
Illinois private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are approximately 36% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
5% of private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
107
Private Schools
8,515
Students
$14,567
Avg. Tuition
36%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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