For the 2025 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 (2025)
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: 19 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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