About the School
- In September 1992, Midwest Montessori School opened its doors as the Demonstration School for the Midwest Montessori Teacher Training Center.
- Each classroom is designed to be a model for the Montessori prepared environment, with a full complement of Montessori materials.
- Each class is directed by a Master Montessori Teacher, who is assisted by Montessori interns.
- The classrooms are observed regularly by teachers, students and interns from all over the Chicago area and the Midwest.
- Midwest Montessori School is a not-for-profit institution, established to provide a Montessori School Community for families with programs that promote diversity, self-respect, independence and community responsibility.
- Midwest Montessori School provides an environment of learning and discovery based on the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori.
- We believe in an individualized Montessori curriculum designed to meet the needs of each child and promote self – motivation.
- The foundation of the school's success is built upon a Community of children, parents and educators.
- We endeavor to nurture the heart and challenge the intellect of each child through meaningful multi-sensory experiences.
- We seek to foster in our students a positive awareness of the balance between her freedom to act and her social responsibility to others in the school community.
- We will continue to enhance and expand our diverse learning community while maintaining the integrity of the Montessori prepared environment.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
10 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Midwest Montessori Demonstration School?
The application deadline for Midwest Montessori Demonstration School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Midwest Montessori Demonstration School is Beacon Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Athanasius School (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
2510 Ashland Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2650
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 29 students
Pentecostal
2010 Dewey Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 208-8282
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 21
Montessori School
1574 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 999-1177
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-K
Montessori School
1012 Davis Street
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 303-4285
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 31
1200 Davis Street
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 866-6055
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 21
Montessori School
1574 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 999-1177
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 31
1200 Davis Street
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 866-6055
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
847 Chicago Avenue, Suite 200
Evanston, IL 60202
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 9-11 | 29 students
All-boys (Jewish)
9220 Crawford Ave
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 983-0646
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Alternative School
7647 N Paulina Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 381-0366
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
2510 Ashland Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2650
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 29 students
Pentecostal
2010 Dewey Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 208-8282
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 31
1200 Davis Street
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 866-6055
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 15
201 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 425-5800
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 315 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Montessori School
425 Dempster St
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2190
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
2510 Ashland Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2650
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 29 students
Pentecostal
2010 Dewey Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 208-8282
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-K
Montessori School
1012 Davis Street
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 303-4285
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 31
1200 Davis Street
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 866-6055
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 15
201 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 425-5800
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lisle Jr High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5207 Center Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 493-8200
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 493-8200
9207.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Westfield Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
149 Fairfield Way
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 529-6211
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 529-6211
9208 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 493 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Alsp-westfield Ms-bloomingdale Sd
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
149 Fairfield Way
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 894-0489
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 894-0489
9208.1 miles
Arbor View Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22w430 Ironwood Dr
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-5505
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-5505
9208.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Reskin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1555 Ardmore Ave
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 469-0612
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 469-0612
9208.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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