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Best Illinois Private Schools Belonging to Association Montessori International (AMI) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools belonging to Association Montessori International (AMI) serving 1,657 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Association Montessori International (AMI) in Illinois include Forest Bluff School, Children Of Peace, and Alta Vista Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
9% of private schools belonging to Association Montessori International (AMI) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Association Montessori International (AMI) in Illinois (2026)

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
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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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
Gr: NS-8 | 82 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
4041 N. Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 539-3025
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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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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
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students
Montessori School
1039 S East Ave
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 848-2662
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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 International (AMI) in Illinois?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Association Montessori International (AMI) in Illinois include Forest Bluff School, Children Of Peace, and Alta Vista Montessori School.
How many private schools belonging to Association Montessori International (AMI) are located in Illinois?
11 private schools belonging to Association Montessori International (AMI) are located in Illinois.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Association Montessori International (AMI) in Illinois?
Illinois private schools belonging to Association Montessori International (AMI) are approximately 35% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Association Montessori International (AMI) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
9% of private schools belonging to Association Montessori International (AMI) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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Private Schools
1,657
Students
$13,049
Avg. Tuition
35%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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