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Montessori Foundations Of Chgo

3575 S Archer Ave Chicago, IL 60609

Tel: (773) 254-5437

www.montessorifoundations.com

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 100 students
Yearly Tuition: $20,696
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Montessori Foundations Of Chgo in Chicago, IL enrolls 100 students from pre–kindergarten through grade 6 in a nonsectarian, city–based Montessori program.
Founded in 2009, the school is located in the McKinley Park neighborhood and serves a diverse student body with 71.9% students of color.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 with a total of 6 teachers to support classroom instruction.
Annual tuition is $20,696, which is above the Chicago average for elementary private schools.
Montessori Foundations Of Chgo is a co–educational member of the American Montessori Society (AMS).

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 100 students
Yearly Tuition: $20,696
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Montessori Foundations Of Chgo
Pre-K	66
Kind	12
1	5
2	7
3	4
4	5
6	1

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Year Founded

2009

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Student Body

Total Students

100 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

72%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$20,696

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: To assist a child, we must provide him with an environment which enables him to develop freely.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Montessori Foundations Of Chgo's tuition is approximately $20,696 for private students.

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

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Montessori Foundations Of Chgo is located in the McKinley Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 1 other private schools located in McKinley Park.

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