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Riverwoods Montessori School

3140 Riverwoods Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015

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Riverwoods Montessori School in Deerfield, IL, offers co–ed Montessori education for grades PK through 5 in a large suburban community.

The school enrolls 86 students with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 supported by 7 teachers.

Approximately 32% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting aspects of local diversity.

As a nonsectarian Montessori program, the school serves families seeking early childhood and elementary education in Deerfield's suburban area.

Total K–12 enrollment is 23 students, with most students attending early education and elementary grade levels.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 86 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Student Body

Total Students

86 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

32%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Riverwoods Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 86 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Illinois is $10,945 for elementary schools and $15,865 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).