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Illinois Private Preschools Belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 private preschools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) serving 1,836 students in Illinois.
The average tuition cost is $13,400, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average tuition cost of $8,969.
7% of private preschools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) in Illinois include Forest Bluff School, Children Of Peace, and Alta Vista Montessori School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15

Top Ranked Private Preschools 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
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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All About Kids Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 19 students
Montessori School
485 N Commons Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 820-1760
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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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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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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
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 | 102 students
Extracurriculars: 3
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 preschools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) in Illinois?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) in Illinois include Forest Bluff School, Children Of Peace, and Alta Vista Montessori School.
How many private preschools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) are located in Illinois?
15 private preschools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) are located in Illinois.
How much do private preschools 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 $8,969.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) in Illinois?
Illinois private preschools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) are approximately 38% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
7% of private preschools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
15
Private Schools
1,836
Students
$13,400
Avg. Tuition
38%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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