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Best Illinois Private Schools Belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 private schools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) serving 1,826 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) in Illinois include Alta Vista Montessori School, Forest Bluff School, and Near North Montessori.
The average tuition cost is $13,400, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $10,447.
7% of private schools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 14

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 14

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) in Illinois (2026-27)

Alta Vista Montessori School Photo
Alta Vista Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 139 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
1850 W Winchester Road, Suite 201
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 918-1621
(1)
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Children Of Peace Photo
Children Of Peace
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1900 W. Taylor
Chicago, IL 60638
(312) 421-6200
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Forest Bluff School Photo
Forest Bluff School
Gr: NS-8 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
8 W Scranton Ave
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 295-8338
(14)
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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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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 Chicago Montessori
Chicago Montessori
Gr: PK-7 | 124 students
Montessori School
1713 W Cullom Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 525-4358
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Gateway Montessori School Photo
Gateway Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 82 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
4041 N. Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 539-3025
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Metro East Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 55 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
4405 State Route 162
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-2508
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Montessori Of Frankfort
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
177 Luther Lane
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-3030
(1)
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Montessori School Of Lake Forest Photo
Montessori School Of Lake Forest
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
13700 W Laurel Dr
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 918-1000
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Montessori School-St Clair
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
2360 Country Rd
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 235-4289
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Map of Mosaic Montessori Academy
Mosaic Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Montessori School
7970 Lake St
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 834-3099
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West Suburban Montessori School Photo
West Suburban Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students
Montessori School
1039 S East Ave
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 848-2662
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Map of Wheaton Montessori School
Wheaton Montessori School
Gr: PK-9 | 167 students
Montessori School
1970 N Gary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 653-5100
(4)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) in Illinois?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) in Illinois include Alta Vista Montessori School, Forest Bluff School, and Near North Montessori.
How many private schools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) are located in Illinois?
14 private schools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) are located in Illinois.
How much do private schools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $13,400, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $10,447.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) in Illinois?
Illinois private schools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) are approximately 36% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
7% of private schools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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Private Schools
1,826
Students
$13,400
Avg. Tuition
36%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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