Montessori School Of Lake Forest (2026-27 Profile)

View full size Get directions

REQUEST INFO

SAVE SCHOOL

Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 178 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Montessori School Of Lake Forest
Nursery	27
Pre-K	85
Kind	13
1	12
2	13
3	9
4	5
5	5
6	5
7	4

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Pre-K has 85 students the largest enrollment is in Pre-K, far above every other grade at Montessori School Of Lake Forest.

Year Founded

1966

Summer School Offered

Yes

Campus Size

6 acres

Student Body

Total Students

178 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

20%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)
Other Montessori association(s)
State or regional independent school association

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

For full schedule of tuition rates for all programs, visit www.mslf.org

Admissions Director

Hope Allegretti

Admissions Associate

Teresa Pavelich

Request Information

Step 1 of 2

Name of parent:

Student first name:

Student last name:

Email:

Phone:

Student is:

Male

Female

Currently in grade:

Seeking entry for grade:

Target start date:

Step 2 of 2

Home address:

City:

Country:

State:

Zip: (enter "N/A" if not applicable)

Save this data and create your user profile. Create your own user account so you don't have to re-type your user data each time you request information. You'll also be able to track your information requests, get reminded of application dates, and more!

Username:

Password:

Sports

School Mascot

Montessori Students

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Robotics Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Chess ClassPiano Lessons

Recreational Athletic Programs:

After School SportsCircus Club

School Notes

The curriculum at MSLF, based on Maria Montessori`s study of child development, is designed to maximize the development of children through prepared environments.
Montessori trained directors conduct carefully planned lessons that children then carry out independently and repeatedly.
Children are encouraged to build sensory-motor skills, socialization skills, high self-esteem, inner security, and abiding habits of concentration.
Great care goes into preparing and maintaining classroom materials that are beautiful and inviting, and serve as essential components of the curriculum.
Montessori pedagogy is over 100 years old and is practiced in nearly four thousand public and private schools in the United States, and throughout the world.

We encourage you to see for yourself what a Montessori education can offer to you and your child. Please feel free to call us and schedule your visit.

Source: Verified school update

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Montessori School Of Lake Forest?

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

School Calendar

View the Montessori School Of Lake Forest yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event

Date

SCHOOL CLOSED - TEACHER IN-SERVICE

November 06, 2026 (Friday)

SCHOOL CLOSED

November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

SCHOOL CLOSED

November 26, 2026 (Thursday)

SCHOOL CLOSED

November 27, 2026 (Friday)

SCHOOL CLOSED - WINTER BREAK

December 21, 2026 (Monday)

School Reviews

Endorse Montessori School Of Lake Forest. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Academic or athletic awards

Recent Articles

October 27, 2026

When a Private School Changes Head of School

A private school leadership change can raise important questions. Learn how to evaluate head of school transitions, identify warning signs, and protect your child's educational experience before enrolling confidently.

October 27, 2026

Private School Financial Aid Renewal: Could Awards Shrink?

Could your private school financial aid shrink next year? Learn why awards change, how income and school budgets affect renewal, and what parents can do to protect affordability long-term.

October 27, 2026

Need-Blind vs. Need-Aware Private School Admissions

Understand how need-blind and need-aware private school admissions affect acceptance decisions, financial aid eligibility, and affordability, with practical guidance to help parents compare schools, ask questions, and plan confidently ahead.

Contact Montessori School Of Lake Forest about admissions and next steps.

Request information →

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Lake Forest, IL is $14,848 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).