Montessori Academy Of Chicago (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IL School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 313 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Montessori Academy Of Chicago ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
Other Montessori association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Montessori Academy Of Chicago
Nursery	114
Pre-K	135
Kind	10
1	20
2	20
3	5
4	6
5	3

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Year Founded

2007

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

313 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Current tuition schedule is available online: www.montessoriacademychicago.org

Admissions Director

Nina Pope

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

Dance LessonsDrama

Instrument LessonsLanguage Lessons

Lego EngineeringSwimming

Yoga

School Notes

At the Montessori Academy of Chicago, we provide a foundation for academic and personal excellence and encourage the love of learning inherent in every student through participation and engagement.
Experienced, Montessori-certified teachers ensure each student’s success in a caring and structured environment.
The Montessori Academy Of Chicago curriculum is cosmic in nature -- an integrated, thematic approach that examines the physical universe, the world of nature, and the human experience.
Through its unique approach to education, the montessori curriculum develops a student¡¯s sense of community and love of learning driven by their innate desire to understand and explain the world around them.
In this approach at the Academy, we challenge students not only to master skills, but to regularly apply them in practical life as part of a larger whole.
As a result, our students attain proficiency in an astounding range of concepts in great depth.

The Montessori Academy of Chicago boasts the traditional Montessori Method with the belief that cognitive development is the product of interaction between the individual and the environment. We have a uniquely designed, activity based learning environment structured to meet your child's needs. We recognize that children learn and adapt differently and stress the importance of adapting the curriculum to a child’s developmental level. Our goal is to spark a child’s interest in learning, thereby helping them to become life-long learners. The academy strives to assist children in personal development, as well as educational development. We strongly believe that the community of the child, parent, and educator is the foundation of the school’s success.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Montessori Academy Of Chicago's ranking?

Montessori Academy Of Chicago ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Montessori Academy Of Chicago?

The application deadline for Montessori Academy Of Chicago is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Montessori Academy Of Chicago located?

Montessori Academy Of Chicago is located in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 2 other private schools located in West Loop.

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,987 for elementary schools and $19,819 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).