Oak Lawn Montessori School program addresses each child individually.
School mission is to build confidence and love of learning, giving students a solid foundation for a healthy and happy life.
Oak Lawn Montessori School is dedicated to helping each child discover their unique potential academically, socially, and interpersonally.
Teachers take their lead from each child, whom they believe will learn at his or her own pace.
Montessori programs encourage a child's sense of independence: Children are always asked if they want to try a task, if they need help doing it, or if they feel they aren't ready.
Guides also like to involve parents closely in their children's education the teacher-student-parent bond is carefully cultivated.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1978
Student Body
Total Students
16 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition based on number of days and hours student attends
School Notes
- School Motto: Giving students a solid foundation for a healthy and happy life.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Oak Lawn Montessori School?
The application deadline for Oak Lawn Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Oak Lawn Montessori School is Marist High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Catherine Of Alexandria School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bobbie Noonans Child Care Center (0.7 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bobbie Noonans Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
4951 W 115th St
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 385-2288
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 385-2288
0.7 miles
Gr: K | 8 students
St. Catherine Of Alexandria School
(Catholic)
10621 Kedvale Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 425-5547
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 425-5547
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 515 students
St. Linus Elementary School
(Catholic)
10400 Lawler Avenue
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 425-1656
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 425-1656
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3
Marist High School ![Marist High School Photo]( "Marist High School Photo")
(Catholic)
4200 W 115th St
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 881-5300
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 881-5300
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,780 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Brother Rice High School - Chicago ![Brother Rice High School - Chicago Photo]( "Brother Rice High School - Chicago Photo")
All-boys (Catholic)
10001 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 429-4300
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 429-4300
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 671 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Marist High School ![Marist High School Photo]( "Marist High School Photo")
(Catholic)
4200 W 115th St
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 881-5300
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 881-5300
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,780 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Brother Rice High School - Chicago ![Brother Rice High School - Chicago Photo]( "Brother Rice High School - Chicago Photo")
All-boys (Catholic)
10001 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 429-4300
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 429-4300
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 671 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mother Mcauley Liberal Arts High School ![Mother Mcauley Liberal Arts High School Photo]( "Mother Mcauley Liberal Arts High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
3737 W 99th Street
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 881-6507
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 881-6507
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 832 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 37 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
13020 S Central Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 389-0555
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 389-0555
2.8 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 4 students
Parkland Preparatory Academy
Special Education School
8901 S 52nd Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 857-8100
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 857-8100
2.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 157 students Avg. class size: 10 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Catherine Of Alexandria School
(Catholic)
10621 Kedvale Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 425-5547
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 425-5547
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 515 students
St. Linus Elementary School
(Catholic)
10400 Lawler Avenue
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 425-1656
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 425-1656
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3
Queen Of Martyrs Elementary School
(Catholic)
3550 W 103rd St
Chicago, IL 60655
(708) 422-1540
Chicago, IL 60655
(708) 422-1540
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 339 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Christina School
(Catholic)
3333 W 110th St
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 445-2969
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 445-2969
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 495 students Tuition listed
9735 S Kolin Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 425-6063
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 425-6063
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 208 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bobbie Noonans Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
4951 W 115th St
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 385-2288
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 385-2288
0.7 miles
Gr: K | 8 students
St. Catherine Of Alexandria School
(Catholic)
10621 Kedvale Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 425-5547
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 425-5547
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 515 students
St. Linus Elementary School
(Catholic)
10400 Lawler Avenue
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 425-1656
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 425-1656
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3
Queen Of Martyrs Elementary School
(Catholic)
3550 W 103rd St
Chicago, IL 60655
(708) 422-1540
Chicago, IL 60655
(708) 422-1540
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 339 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Christina School
(Catholic)
3333 W 110th St
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 445-2969
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 445-2969
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 495 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Elwood C C School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
409 N Chicago St
Elwood, IL 60421
(815) 423-5588
Elwood, IL 60421
(815) 423-5588
9180.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 331 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rockdale Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
715 Meadow Ave
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-5321
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-5321
9180.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Sowic-comm & Adaptv Bhrv- Joliet
Special Education School
1205 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-7777
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-7777
9180.2 miles
Dirksen Junior High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
203 S Midland Ave
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-1566
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-1566
9180.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 653 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Lynne Thigpen Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
207 S Midland Ave
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 741-7629
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 741-7629
9180.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 620 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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