Northside School

Northside School in Arthur, IL, offers Montessori education for grades K through 7 in a rural community setting.
The school has a total enrollment of 33 students with a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 supported by 3 teachers.
Northside School is affiliated with the Amish orientation and follows other religious traditions.
Nearby schools within 5 miles include Plainview Parochial School and Prairie Lane Amish School, both serving similar grade spans with slightly larger enrollments.
This rural Illinois Montessori school provides an option for families seeking a small enrollment K–7 private school in the Arthur area.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 33 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7

Student Body

Total Students
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Northside School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Northside School?
The application deadline for Northside School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 33 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $11,086 for elementary schools and $15,726 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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