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Illinois Montessori Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 68 montessori private elementary schools serving 7,352 students in Illinois.
The top ranked montessori private elementary schools in Illinois include Council Oak Montessori School, Rogers Park Montessori School, and Carmel Montessori Academy & Children's House.
The average tuition cost is $14,770, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average tuition cost of $9,527.
10% of montessori private elementary schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Amish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 68
  • # Students Served: 7,352

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 68
  • # Students Served: 7,352

Top Ranked Illinois Montessori Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Creative Learning Montessori School Photo
Creative Learning Montessori School
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students
Montessori School
1410 S. Barrington Rd.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-2812
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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 Acarath Montessori Center
Acarath Montessori Center
Gr: PK-1 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
110 Hillcrest Blvd.
Schaumburg, IL 60195
(847) 397-0111
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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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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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Bridges Academy Photo
Bridges Academy
Gr: K-5 | 41 students
Montessori School
716 Oak St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 513-1686
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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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Map of Childrens Learning World
Childrens Learning World
Gr: PK-3 | 60 students
Montessori School
8101 W Golf Rd
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-0370
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Map of Childrens Tribe
Childrens Tribe
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students
Montessori School
15416 Us Highway 67
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-0399
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Country Meadows Montessori School Photo
Country Meadows Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
6151 Washington Street
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 244-9352
(2)
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Countryside Day School Photo
Countryside Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
1985 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-1105
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Map of Creative Childrens Learning Center
Creative Childrens Learning Center
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students
Montessori School
514 North Main Street, Smithton, IL 62285
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 234-8707
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Crystal Lake Montessori School Photo
Crystal Lake Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
3013 S. Country Club Rd.
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-0013
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Map of Ezzard Charles School
Ezzard Charles School
Gr: PK-1 | 57 students
Montessori School
7946 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 487-0044
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Fox Valley Montessori School Photo
Fox Valley Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
850 N Commonwealth Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 896-7557
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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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Map of Grace Montessori School
Grace Montessori School
Gr: PK-2 | 50 students
Montessori School
1112 N 9th Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-7257
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Map of Green Friends Montessori School
Green Friends Montessori School
Gr: PK-3 | 40 students
Montessori School
0n905 Ma Center Dr
Elburn, IL 60119
(630) 457-9178
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Map of Ilm Montessori Inc
Ilm Montessori Inc
Gr: PK-6 | 90 students
Montessori School (Islamic)
241 E Roosevelt Rd
Lombard, IL 60148
(844) 223-5456
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Intercultural Montessori Language School Photo
Intercultural Montessori Language School
Gr: NS-8 | 223 students
Montessori School
114 S Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 265-1514
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Joliet Montessori School Photo
Joliet Montessori School
Gr: NS-6 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
1600 Root St
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 741-4180
(9)
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Map of Keystone Montessori School
Keystone Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
Montessori School
7415 North Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-1080
(3)
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68
Private Schools
7,352
Students
$14,770
Avg. Tuition
21
Avg. Class Size
34%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked montessori private elementary schools in Illinois?
The top ranked montessori private elementary schools in Illinois include Council Oak Montessori School, Rogers Park Montessori School, and Carmel Montessori Academy & Children's House.
How many montessori private elementary schools are located in Illinois?
68 montessori private elementary schools are located in Illinois.
How much do montessori private elementary schools cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $14,770, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $9,527.
How diverse are montessori private elementary schools in Illinois?
Illinois montessori private elementary schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of montessori private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
10% of montessori private elementary schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Amish).

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