Near North Montessori (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 565 students
Yearly Tuition: $26,346
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 18 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Near North Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Near North Montessori
Nursery	59
Pre-K	121
Kind	52
1	49
2	50
3	45
4	40
5	33
6	42
7	38
8	36

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Year Founded

1963

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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Student Body

Total Students

565 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

48%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

54 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

25 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 18 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$26,346

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Tuition Notes

Primary $26,346 (half day options available, visit our website for more detailed tuition) Elementary Tuition - $26,346 Junior High Tuition - $28,197

Summer Program Cost Notes

www.nnms.org

% on Financial Aid

16%

Admissions Director

Jay Blakely

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

DanceFlag Football

SoccerSwimming

Track and FieldVolleyball

Winter Track

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

artband

ceramicsdrawing

lego robotics

Recreational Athletic Programs:

swimming

School Notes

Near North Montessori School is one of the largest and oldest private Montessori schools in North America, more than 60 years strong.
We promote a culture of high academic standards, strong moral and ethical values, and a passion for learning and self-fulfillment.
We have a rich tradition of commitment to a quality Montessori education for children ages 6 months through 8th grade.
NNMS prepares children for life.
While we do not know the challenges that children will face in the future, we do know that to lead a successful and fulfilling life, they will need to be resilient, confident in their abilities, creative and innovative problem solvers, and articulate communicators with strong critical thinking skills.
Our commitment to diversity promotes an environment of respect based on equity, inclusion, and belonging in which students become allies for each other while developing awareness of social and global justice issues.
All of these characteristics for success are evident in our Montessori philosophy and school culture.

nnms.orghttp://www.nnms.org/about-us/philosophy/

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Near North Montessori cost?

Near North Montessori's tuition is approximately $26,346 for private students.

Does Near North Montessori offer a summer program?

Yes, Near North Montessori offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Near North Montessori offer?

Near North Montessori offers 9 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Flag Football, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track. Near North Montessori is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.

What is Near North Montessori's ranking?

Near North Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Near North Montessori?

The application deadline for Near North Montessori is Dec. 18 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 18 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is Near North Montessori located?

Near North Montessori is located in the Pulaski Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL.

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