Pathway Montessori in Downers Grove, IL, serves 21 students in a preschool through kindergarten program within a suburban community.
Founded in 2007, this Montessori school offers a nonsectarian early learning program accredited by the American Montessori Society and a state or regional independent school association.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 7:1, supported by three teachers for small–class instruction.
Approximately 33% of the student population represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within this Downers Grove preschool.
Pathway Montessori's tuition aligns with local private elementary school averages, providing an early childhood option in a large suburban setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 21 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 Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Owl
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Pathway Montessori?
The application deadline for Pathway Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Pathway Montessori is Abraxas Naperville Bridge (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Downers Grove Adventist School (0.1 miles away)
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