Montessori School Of Lake Forest Adolescent Program in Grayslake, IL serves 17 co–ed students in grades 7 through 9 within a suburban community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with a total of four teachers supporting its Montessori curriculum.
This nonsectarian adolescent program holds memberships with the American Montessori Society (AMS) and the Association Montessori International (AMI).
Student diversity at the school is reflected with 36% of students representing minority backgrounds.
Located near other private and Montessori schools in Grayslake, the program offers an alternative middle school option with a distinctive Montessori approach.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
17 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Montessori School Of Lake Forest Adolescent Program?
The application deadline for Montessori School Of Lake Forest Adolescent Program is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Montessori School Of Lake Forest Adolescent Program is Connections Day School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Old School Montessori (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Center Street KinderCare (0.8 miles away)
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Quick Facts
144 Commerce Dr.
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-9606
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-9606
0.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 36 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Center Street KinderCare ![Center Street KinderCare Photo - Our curriculum provides children under the age of 2 the support they need to learn and grow in a safe, nuturing environment]( "Center Street KinderCare Photo - Our curriculum provides children under the age of 2 the support they need to learn and grow in a safe, nuturing environment")
Daycare / Preschool
130 South Atkinson Rd.
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-9188
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-9188
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Connections Day School
Special Education School
31410 N Us Highway 45
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 680-8349
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 680-8349
1.1 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 66 students
St. Gilbert Elementary School ![St. Gilbert Elementary School Photo]( "St. Gilbert Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
231 E Belvidere Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-8600
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-8600
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13
Peppermint Stick Preschool & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
40 S Whitney St
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-0611
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-0611
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Connections Day School
Special Education School
31410 N Us Highway 45
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 680-8349
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 680-8349
1.1 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 66 students
Westlake Christian Academy ![Westlake Christian Academy Photo]( "Westlake Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
275 S Lake St
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-6209
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-6209
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Ombudsman Programs
Alternative School
1585 N Milwaukee Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
(800) 833-9235
Libertyville, IL 60048
(800) 833-9235
3.6 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 9 students
1 Carmel Pkwy
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-3000
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-3000
4.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,107 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Gurnee Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2190 Fuller Rd
Gurnee, IL 60031
(312) 342-0059
Gurnee, IL 60031
(312) 342-0059
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
144 Commerce Dr.
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-9606
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-9606
0.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 36 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Connections Day School
Special Education School
31410 N Us Highway 45
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 680-8349
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 680-8349
1.1 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 66 students
St. Gilbert Elementary School ![St. Gilbert Elementary School Photo]( "St. Gilbert Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
231 E Belvidere Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-8600
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-8600
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13
Westlake Christian Academy ![Westlake Christian Academy Photo]( "Westlake Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
275 S Lake St
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-6209
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-6209
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
6151 Washington Street
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 244-9352
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 244-9352
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students Avg. class size: 23 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Center Street KinderCare ![Center Street KinderCare Photo - Our curriculum provides children under the age of 2 the support they need to learn and grow in a safe, nuturing environment]( "Center Street KinderCare Photo - Our curriculum provides children under the age of 2 the support they need to learn and grow in a safe, nuturing environment")
Daycare / Preschool
130 South Atkinson Rd.
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-9188
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-9188
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Gilbert Elementary School ![St. Gilbert Elementary School Photo]( "St. Gilbert Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
231 E Belvidere Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-8600
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-8600
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13
Peppermint Stick Preschool & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
40 S Whitney St
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-0611
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-0611
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Westlake Christian Academy ![Westlake Christian Academy Photo]( "Westlake Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
275 S Lake St
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-6209
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-6209
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Grayslake KinderCare ![Grayslake KinderCare Photo - Our Discovery Preschool teachers encourage the children to use art as a form of self-expression.]( "Grayslake KinderCare Photo - Our Discovery Preschool teachers encourage the children to use art as a form of self-expression.")
Daycare / Preschool
790 N Lake St.
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-9374
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-9374
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Marlowe Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9625 Haligus Rd
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-4700
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-4700
9213.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,215 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Country Trails Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3701 Highland Woods Blvd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 717-8000
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 717-8000
9213.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4618 Greenwood Rd
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 648-2606
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 648-2606
9214.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Conley Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
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750 Dr John Burkey Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 659-3700
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 659-3700
9214.9 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 598 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Heineman Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
725 Dr John Burkey Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 659-4300
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 659-4300
9214.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 724 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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