Oakpark Montessori School vs. Southwest Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten
Should you attend Oakpark Montessori School or Southwest Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Oakpark Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Southwest Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Oakpark Montessori School in Oak Park, IL, serves 9 students in preschool through kindergarten within a nonsectarian, suburban Montessori program.
Founded in 2025, the school has a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with 1 full–time teacher.
The student body is 100 percent students of color, ranking the school in the top 20 percent in Illinois for diversity among private schools.
Oakpark Montessori School is one of several early learning options in Oak Park, with nearby schools offering grades PK–8 and enrollment sizes ranging from 11 to over 100 students.
The average private elementary tuition in Oak Park is $11,042; specific tuition information for Oakpark Montessori School is not provided.
Southwest Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten serves 16 students in grades Kindergarten, is a member of the Other Montessori association(s).
The student:teacher of Southwest Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten is 5:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Christian.
Grades Offered
PK-K
K-K
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
2025
1999
Students Body
Total Students
9 students
16 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
100%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
8
10
Kindergarten Students
1
6
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
5:1
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling