Lupine Montessori School in Lockport, IL offers co–ed Montessori education for grades PK through 8 in a suburban community.
The school enrolls 56 students with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 supported by 3 teachers.
It is a nonsectarian program affiliated with the American Montessori Society and other Montessori associations.
Approximately 14% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some degree of racial diversity.
Located near several other private schools, Lupine Montessori serves families seeking Montessori programs in the Lockport area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 56 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 Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
56 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lupine Montessori School?
The application deadline for Lupine Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Lupine Montessori School is Montessori School Of Lemont (2.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Joseph Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
529 Madison St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8173
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8173
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bobbie Noonans Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
947 E Division St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-2855
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-2855
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Saints Dennis and Joseph Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
1201 S Washington St/529 Madison
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8173
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8173
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
16427 135th St
Homer Glen, IL 60439
(815) 834-0607
Homer Glen, IL 60439
(815) 834-0607
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-9 Avg. class size: 21 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Andrew The Apostle
(Catholic)
505 Kingston Dr
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-5953
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-5953
3.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 161 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
16427 135th St
Homer Glen, IL 60439
(815) 834-0607
Homer Glen, IL 60439
(815) 834-0607
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-9 Avg. class size: 21 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Maironis Lithuanian School
(Catholic)
14911 127th St
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-0888
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-0888
4.7 miles
Gr: K-11 | 492 students
Ridgewood Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1968 Hillcrest Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
5.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students
Joliet Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
1200 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-0500
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-0500
5.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Furqaan Academy
(Islamic)
519 E Briarcliff Rd
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 739-3100
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 739-3100
6.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
529 Madison St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8173
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8173
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saints Dennis and Joseph Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
1201 S Washington St/529 Madison
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8173
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8173
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
16427 135th St
Homer Glen, IL 60439
(815) 834-0607
Homer Glen, IL 60439
(815) 834-0607
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-9 Avg. class size: 21 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Andrew The Apostle
(Catholic)
505 Kingston Dr
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-5953
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-5953
3.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 161 students Tuition listed
Little Explorers Montessori School
Montessori School
175 Highpoint Dr
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-4898
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-4898
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 37 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
529 Madison St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8173
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8173
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bobbie Noonans Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
947 E Division St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-2855
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-2855
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Saints Dennis and Joseph Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
1201 S Washington St/529 Madison
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8173
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8173
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
16427 135th St
Homer Glen, IL 60439
(815) 834-0607
Homer Glen, IL 60439
(815) 834-0607
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-9 Avg. class size: 21 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
The Learning Experience At Lemont
Daycare / Preschool
15434 E 127th St
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 243-9945
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 243-9945
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 150 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Lincoln School Taoep
Alternative School
960 Royce Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 774-8900
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 774-8900
9161.7 miles
Gr: 6-12
Premier Academy Morris
Alternative School
7700 Ashley Rd
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 416-0377
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 416-0377
9161.7 miles
Gr: 6-12
Premier Academy Morris Taoep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7700 Ashley Rd
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 416-0377
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 416-0377
9161.7 miles
Gr: 6-12
Saratoga Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4040 N Division St
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5970
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5970
9161.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 786 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Bristol Grade School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23 Hunt St
Bristol, IL 60512
(630) 553-4382
Bristol, IL 60512
(630) 553-4382
9161.8 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 196 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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