Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Montessori For Modern Minds
About the School
- Montessori For Modern Minds in Willowbrook, IL, is a nonsectarian Montessori school serving preschool and kindergarten students in a suburban community.
- The school enrolls 10 students, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 with one full–time teacher.
- Founded in 1905, the school has a long history and occupies a 50–acre campus.
- Annual tuition is $25,000, reflecting the cost for early childhood education in the Willowbrook area.
- Approximately 50% of the student body represents diverse racial backgrounds in this small suburban preschool program.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Montessori For Modern Minds ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
AP Courses
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
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Montessori For Modern Minds often compared to?
Montessori For Modern Minds is often viewed alongside schools like Montessori Childrens Community by visitors of our site.
What is Montessori For Modern Minds's ranking?
Montessori For Modern Minds ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Most AP courses offered.
When is the application deadline for Montessori For Modern Minds?
The application deadline for Montessori For Modern Minds is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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