For the 2026 school year, there are 8 montessori private high schools serving 787 students in Illinois.
The top-ranked montessori private high schools in Illinois include Beacon Academy and Carmel Montessori Academy & Children's House.
13% of montessori private high schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Top-Ranked Illinois Montessori Private High Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Beacon Academy![Beacon Academy Photo]( "Beacon Academy Photo")
Montessori School
1574 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 999-1177
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 999-1177
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
Carmel Montessori Academy & Children's House
Montessori School
3s238 State Route 59
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 393-2995
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 393-2995
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
9300 Capitol Drive
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 850-5490
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 850-5490
Gr: NS-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Montessori Academy Of North Hoffman
Montessori School
1200 Freeman Road
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 705-1234
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 705-1234
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
8101 Sayer Rd
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 332-8101
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 332-8101
Gr: PK-9 | 137 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 6
16427 135th St
Homer Glen, IL 60439
(815) 834-0607
Homer Glen, IL 60439
(815) 834-0607
Gr: PK-9 Avg. class size: 21 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Olive Branch Christian Academy
Montessori School (Baptist)
22461 Railroad Street
Olive Branch, IL 62969
(618) 776-6082
Olive Branch, IL 62969
(618) 776-6082
Gr: 1-11 | 16 students
1970 N Gary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 653-5100
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 653-5100
Gr: PK-9 | 167 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked montessori private high schools in Illinois?
The top-ranked montessori private high schools in Illinois include Beacon Academy and Carmel Montessori Academy & Children's House.
How many montessori private high schools are located in Illinois?
8 montessori private high schools are located in Illinois.
How diverse are montessori private high schools in Illinois?
Illinois montessori private high schools are approximately 44% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 35%.
What percentage of montessori private high schools are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
13% of montessori private high schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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