Montessori Childrens House

Montessori Children's House provides high academic standards in an atmosphere that promotes personal responsibility, self-esteem, freedom of choice, love and respect.
Montessori educators believe that children progress best when allowed to work independently, at their own rate and pace.
They watch for your child's readiness to learn a particular subject, without pushing, as pushing may cause your child to lose interest and the love of learning.
Children are allowed to learn according to their developmental needs and to develop to their full potential.
Your child will be motivated from within by a natural curiosity and love for knowledge which will carry over beyond the classroom, into adult life, creating a truly educated person fully capable of dealing with all aspects of his or her individuality and surroundings.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 99 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1979
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
99 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Montessori Childrens House Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$5,970 /year
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School Notes

  • Montessori Children's House provides high academic standards in an atmosphere that promotes personal responsibility, self-esteem, freedom of choice, love and respect. Montessori educators believe that children progress best when allowed to work independently, at their own rate and pace. They watch for your child's readiness to learn a particular subject, without pushing, as pushing may cause your child to lose interest and the love of learning. Children are allowed to learn according to their developmental needs and to develop to their full potential. Your child will be motivated from within by a natural curiosity and love for knowledge which will carry over beyond the classroom, into adult life, creating a truly educated person fully capable of dealing with all aspects of his or her individuality and surroundings.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Montessori Childrens House?
The application deadline for Montessori Childrens House is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 99 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Madison County, IL is $6,219 for elementary schools and $10,012 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).

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