Oak Forest Montessori School to enable a child to cultivate his/her natural desire to learn.
To provide a carefully planned, stimulating environment with an enriched Montessori curriculum which will help the child develop within him/her self a foundation of habits, attitudes, skills and ideas which are essential for a lifetime of creative thinking and learning.
To enable a child to become a compassionate, responsible contributing member of society who is respectful of others and the environment.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: The greatest of the human personality begins at the hour of birth, so education must start from birth.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Oak Forest Montessori School?
The application deadline for Oak Forest Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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