Opus Montessori School in Barrington, IL, enrolls 34 students in preschool through kindergarten grades within a nonsectarian, suburban community.
The school serves coeducational Montessori programs for early learners starting at preschool (PK) up to kindergarten (K).
With a single teacher, Opus Montessori has a student–teacher ratio of 34:1 reflecting its current instructional capacity.
Approximately 50 percent of the student body represents students of color, contributing to the school's student diversity.
Located in a large suburb, the school offers early childhood education alongside several nearby private preschools and elementary options.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Opus Montessori School?
The application deadline for Opus Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Opus Montessori School is Al-azhar Islamic Foundation (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Noahs Ark Christian Preschool (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Al-azhar Islamic Foundation
Alternative School (Islamic)
160 Hawthorne Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 387-3380
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 387-3380
0.3 miles
Gr: K-11 | 63 students
Noahs Ark Christian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
98 Algonquin Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 844-3738
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 844-3738
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Creme De La Creme
Daycare / Preschool
100 W Higgins Rd Bldg X
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 852-4000
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 852-4000
3.1 miles
Gr: K | 5 students
Creative Learning Montessori School ![Creative Learning Montessori School Photo - Creative Learning Montessori School]( "Creative Learning Montessori School Photo - Creative Learning Montessori School")
Montessori School
1410 S. Barrington Rd.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-2812
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-2812
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students Tuition listed
Hoffman Estates KinderCare ![Hoffman Estates KinderCare Photo - The playground is a great place to explore and play and sometimes we see really cool things like garbage trucks, school busses and more things that pass by!]( "Hoffman Estates KinderCare Photo - The playground is a great place to explore and play and sometimes we see really cool things like garbage trucks, school busses and more things that pass by!")
Daycare / Preschool
1351 Palatine Rd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 934-8911
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 934-8911
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Al-azhar Islamic Foundation
Alternative School (Islamic)
160 Hawthorne Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 387-3380
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 387-3380
0.3 miles
Gr: K-11 | 63 students
Brightmont Academy - Barrington ![Brightmont Academy - Barrington Photo - one teacher one student]( "Brightmont Academy - Barrington Photo - one teacher one student")
Special Program Emphasis
400 E. Main St.
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 231-0310
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 231-0310
3.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Camelot Schools
Special Education School
5135 Trillium Blvd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(224) 402-7408
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(224) 402-7408
3.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 95 students
Montessori Academy Of North Hoffman
Montessori School
1200 Freeman Road
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 705-1234
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 705-1234
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
2500 Beverly Rd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 645-9300
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 645-9300
4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Al-azhar Islamic Foundation
Alternative School (Islamic)
160 Hawthorne Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 387-3380
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 387-3380
0.3 miles
Gr: K-11 | 63 students
Creative Learning Montessori School ![Creative Learning Montessori School Photo - Creative Learning Montessori School]( "Creative Learning Montessori School Photo - Creative Learning Montessori School")
Montessori School
1410 S. Barrington Rd.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-2812
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-2812
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students Tuition listed
319 Franklin St
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-0311
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-0311
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Sports: 6
Brightmont Academy - Barrington ![Brightmont Academy - Barrington Photo - one teacher one student]( "Brightmont Academy - Barrington Photo - one teacher one student")
Special Program Emphasis
400 E. Main St.
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 231-0310
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 231-0310
3.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Camelot Schools
Special Education School
5135 Trillium Blvd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(224) 402-7408
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(224) 402-7408
3.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 95 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Noahs Ark Christian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
98 Algonquin Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 844-3738
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 844-3738
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Creme De La Creme
Daycare / Preschool
100 W Higgins Rd Bldg X
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 852-4000
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 852-4000
3.1 miles
Gr: K | 5 students
Creative Learning Montessori School ![Creative Learning Montessori School Photo - Creative Learning Montessori School]( "Creative Learning Montessori School Photo - Creative Learning Montessori School")
Montessori School
1410 S. Barrington Rd.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-2812
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-2812
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students Tuition listed
Hoffman Estates KinderCare ![Hoffman Estates KinderCare Photo - The playground is a great place to explore and play and sometimes we see really cool things like garbage trucks, school busses and more things that pass by!]( "Hoffman Estates KinderCare Photo - The playground is a great place to explore and play and sometimes we see really cool things like garbage trucks, school busses and more things that pass by!")
Daycare / Preschool
1351 Palatine Rd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 934-8911
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 934-8911
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students
KinderCare at Prairie Stone ![KinderCare at Prairie Stone Photo - KinderCare at Prairie Stone]( "KinderCare at Prairie Stone Photo - KinderCare at Prairie Stone")
Daycare / Preschool
5100 Sedge Blvd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 645-9510
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 645-9510
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 46 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1n137 Meredith Rd
Maple Park, IL 60151
(630) 365-5110
Maple Park, IL 60151
(630) 365-5110
9192.9 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 100 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Fox Valley Career Center
Vocational School
47w326 Keslinger Rd
Maple Park, IL 60151
(630) 365-5113
Maple Park, IL 60151
(630) 365-5113
9193.2 miles
Gr: 9-12
Hampshire Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
321 Terwilliger Ave
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-2171
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-2171
9193.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Kaneland Senior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
47w326 Keslinger Rd
Maple Park, IL 60151
(630) 365-5100
Maple Park, IL 60151
(630) 365-5100
9193.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,201 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Hampshire Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
560 S State St
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-2522
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-2522
9193.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 821 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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