Morningside Children's Academy

1192 S Cuyler Avenue Oak Park, IL 60304

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Morningside Children's Academy in Oak Park, IL, serves 30 students in a nonsectarian Montessori preschool program with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1.
  • The school employs 2 teachers and offers early childhood education focused on pre–kindergarten grades in an urban community.
  • Morningside Children's Academy is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and operates as a co–educational Montessori school.
  • Tuition information is not specified; however, the average private elementary school tuition in Oak Park is $11,042, providing context for local preschool costs.
  • The school is located near several other Montessori and private early education options within a 1–mile radius in Oak Park and nearby communities.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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The application deadline for Morningside Children's Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Oak Park, IL is $11,381 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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