Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Montessori Academy Assoc
About the School
- Montessori Academy Assoc is a co–ed, nonsectarian Montessori school in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago, IL, serving students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten.
- The school enrolls 40 students with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, supported by a staff of 4 teachers.
- Located in a large city setting, Montessori Academy Assoc has a diverse student body with 100% students of color.
- The school ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for diversity.
- Montessori Academy Assoc provides early childhood education in a city–based environment within Chicago's Roseland community.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Montessori Academy Assoc ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Montessori Academy Assoc often compared to?
Montessori Academy Assoc is often viewed alongside schools like Mi Sol Montessori Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Academy Assoc?
The application deadline for Montessori Academy Assoc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Montessori Academy Assoc located?
Montessori Academy Assoc is located in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in Roseland.
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Montessori Academy Assoc vs. Mi Sol Montessori Academy
The nearest high school to Montessori Academy Assoc is Ada S Mckinley School South Care (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Helena Of The Cross (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Imani Children's Academy (0.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
11443 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 660-9667
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
Alternative School
10624 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 881-1212
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K | 9 students
Daycare / Preschool
10612 S Wentworth
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 928-4104
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
545 W 119th Street
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 568-5200
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students
Special Education School
11400 S. Edbrooke
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 785-3500
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students
Special Education School
11400 S. Edbrooke
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 785-3500
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 475 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 8
2153 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-6700
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 70 students
Special Education School
1912 W 103rd St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-1005
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Special Education School
2647 E 88th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,780 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
4200 W 115th St
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 881-5300
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students
Catholic
10115 S Parnell Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 239-7323
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
9833 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-1088
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 475 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 8
2153 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-6700
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 70 students
Special Education School
1912 W 103rd St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-1005
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 485 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
10121 S Longwood Drive
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 445-7711
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
11443 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 660-9667
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
Alternative School
10624 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 881-1212
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K | 9 students
Daycare / Preschool
10612 S Wentworth
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 928-4104
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
545 W 119th Street
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 568-5200
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students
Catholic
10115 S Parnell Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 239-7323
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(815) 588-8300
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 588-8300
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Gr: 9-12 | 3,678 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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(815) 726-5218
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-5218
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Gr: K-8 | 143 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
William J Butler School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
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1900 S Farrell Rd
Lockport, IL 60441
(708) 226-5155
Lockport, IL 60441
(708) 226-5155
9184.1 miles
Gr: 2-4 | 557 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Cherry Hill Elementary And Ec Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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Rank:
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Top 20%10
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New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7831
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7831
9184.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Community H S Dist 99 - South High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
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(630) 795-8501
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 795-8501
9184.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,591 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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