Metro East Montessori School (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 46 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,600
Acceptance rate: 85%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Metro East Montessori School
Pre-K	19
Kind	7
1	5
2	1
3	2
4	2
5	5
6	1
8	4

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Year Founded

1970

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Student Body

Total Students

46 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

22%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,600

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Tuition Notes

Tuition ranges from $6,800 - $9,600 per year

Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Art ClubSpanish Club

School Notes

Montessori school objective is to provide carefully planned stimulating environments which help children develop essential habits, attitudes, skills and ideas for a lifetime of creative thinking and learning.
Montessori's philosophy of following the growing needs of each individual child, gives children the freedom to experiment and learn in a "prepared environment" at their own pace in a non-competitive atmosphere.
This allows the physical, intellectual, emotional and social potential of each child to unfold.
The core of Dr. Montessori's philosophy states that as children acquire an "inner discipline" from their exposure to both physical and mental order, they become free to learn the natural impulse to learn is self-motivation of the child.
The Montessori approach is designed to help children develop a strong, secure inner self as they grow from childhood to maturity.
It's flexible method adapts to students' individual abilities, learning styles, and social skills.
Montessori classrooms provide a prepared environment that encourages children's inherent love of learning by giving them opportunities to engage in spontaneous, meaningful activities under the guidance of a trained teacher.
Children progress at their own pace and rhythm during these crucial years of development.
Life in the Montessori classroom promotes an intellectual and social discipline that lays the foundation for a happy, productive life.
The children learn to appreciate the world, become responsible human beings, and actively participate in a harmonious society.

Montessori school objective is to provide carefully planned stimulating environments which help children develop essential habits, attitudes, skills and ideas for a lifetime of creative thinking and learning. Montessori's philosophy of following the growing needs of each individual child, gives children the freedom to experiment and learn in a "prepared environment" at their own pace in a non-competitive atmosphere. This allows the physical, intellectual, emotional and social potential of each child to unfold. The core of Dr. Montessori's philosophy states that as children acquire an "inner discipline" from their exposure to both physical and mental order, they become free to learn the natural impulse to learn is self-motivation of the child. The Montessori approach is designed to help children develop a strong, secure inner self as they grow from childhood to maturity. Its flexible method adapts to students individual abilities, learning styles, and social skills. Montessori classrooms provide a prepared environment that encourages children's inherent love of learning by giving them opportunities to engage in spontaneous, meaningful activities under the guidance of a trained teacher. Children progress at their own pace and rhythm during these crucial years of development. Life in the Montessori classroom promotes an intellectual and social discipline that lays the foundation for a happy, productive life. The children learn to appreciate the world, become responsible human beings, and actively participate in a harmonious society.

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How much does Metro East Montessori School cost?

Metro East Montessori School's tuition is approximately $8,600 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Metro East Montessori School?

The acceptance rate of Metro East Montessori School is 85%, which is equal to the national average of 85%.

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The application deadline for Metro East Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Madison County, IL is $6,245 for elementary schools and $10,145 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Madison County, IL is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).