Laren Montessori School
Tel:
(708) 339-4274
- Laren Montessori School was established in 1965 by Mary Catherine (Henneberry) Prendergast.
- The school has occupied its present site since 1974. Laren is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation and as such admits children of any race, color, national and ethnic origin.
- The policy of the school is determined by a board of directors who are elected by the parents of the school.
- Parents are also required to participate by assigning themselves to various committees which help with the upkeep of the building and classrooms and various parts of the program.
- Our parents are also responsible for annual fundraising events. The Purpose of Laren is to provide an early education program in which the foundations for a lifetime of creative learning are developed effectively and efficiently within the child.
- We do this by surrounding the child with maximum motivation and the opportunity to achieve at his or own level.
- Laren also helps to develop in children those habits and skills that are essential in becoming efficient students.
- These include concentration, order, initiative, creative self expression, cooperation, and persistence in completing tasks.
- Appropriately designed learning tasks and materials geared to each child's level of learning assure success and develop self confidence.
- In performing these tasks the child not only learns that work is a source of keen personal enjoyment, but gains a feeling of security and a sense of independence.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Students: 33 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
School Type | Montessori School |
School Membership(s)School Assoc. | American Montessori Society (AMS) Other Montessori association(s) Other school association(s) |
Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten |
Student Body
Total Students | 33 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
% Students of Color | 100% State avg.: 31% |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
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