La Casa Montessori School in Oak Park, IL, serves 20 co–educational students from kindergarten through fifth grade in a suburban community setting.
Founded in 2010, the school operates as a nonsectarian Montessori program and is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS).
The student–teacher ratio at this Oak Park Montessori school is 3:1, supported by a teaching staff of eight educators.
Approximately 33 percent of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity in this small enrollment.
Tuition information is not provided, but the school is located in a suburb where the average private elementary tuition is $11,042.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for La Casa Montessori School?
The application deadline for La Casa Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to La Casa Montessori School is Fenwick High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Ascension Catholic School (0.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Fenwick High School
(Catholic)
505 Washington Blvd
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 948-0332
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 948-0332
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,101 student Sports: 18
Ascension Catholic School![Ascension Catholic School Photo - Ascension School, a vibrant ministry of Ascension Parish, proudly provides an excellent education that responds to the needs of its students. Ascension School incorporates Catholic faith beliefs and values through skillful teaching, prayer, worship and service to others. In this school children and families experience community in an atmosphere of LOVE, KINDNESS & RESPECT.]( "Ascension Catholic School Photo - Ascension School, a vibrant ministry of Ascension Parish, proudly provides an excellent education that responds to the needs of its students. Ascension School incorporates Catholic faith beliefs and values through skillful teaching, prayer, worship and service to others. In this school children and families experience community in an atmosphere of LOVE, KINDNESS & RESPECT.")
(Catholic)
601 Van Buren St
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-7282
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-7282
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 394 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Our Lady Immaculate Academy
(Catholic)
410 Washington Blvd
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-2408
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-2408
0.3 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 25 students
Intercultural Montessori Language School of Oak Park![Intercultural Montessori Language School of Oak Park Photo]( "Intercultural Montessori Language School of Oak Park Photo")
Montessori School
301 S. Ridgeland Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 848-6626
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 848-6626
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 80 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
27 Washington Blvd
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 386-5286
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 386-5286
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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