Montessori Language Academy
- Japanese Language Immersion Montessori Program. Weekly Art Class and Music Class.
- Optional Spanish Lessons offered. Optional Piano in Japanese offered. Optional Harmonica Lessons offered.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Students: 35 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,900
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Montessori Language Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
School Overview
| School Type | Montessori School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | American Montessori Society (AMS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten |
| Year Founded | 2004 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost Notes | Call or email the school |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 35 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 80% State avg.: 31% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 100% |
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $10,900 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition ranges from $950-1220/month |
| Acceptance Rate | 100% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Yoko Avramov |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 4 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Arts and Music Programs: Art, Music and Movement, Piano, Spanish |
School Notes
- Japanese-English Dual Language Immersion.
- Authentic Montessori Education.
- Mixed age classroom.
- Award winning Highly Qualified Teachers.
- Whole Child Education
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Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to Montessori Language Academy is Fenwick High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school and preschool is Walther Lutheran Academy (0.0 miles away)
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- Forest ParkWalther Lutheran Academy(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)Grades: PK-8 | 94 students
0 miles
305 Circle Avenue
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-2764 0 PK-8
94 - Forest ParkForest Park MontessoriDaycare / PreschoolGrades: K | 11 students
0.4 miles
16 Lathrop Ave
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 771-8337 0.4 K
11 - River ForestSt Luke Parish School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 339 students
0.6 miles
519 Ashland Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-8587 0.6 PK-8
339 - Forest ParkSt Bernardine Elementary School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 128 students
0.7 miles
815 Elgin Ave
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-6890 0.7 PK-8
128 - Forest ParkKangaroo Korner Day Care CenterDaycare / PreschoolGrades: PK-K | 57 students
0.8 miles
900 Beloit Avenue
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-4452 0.8 PK-K
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