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
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.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Riverwoods Montessori School?
The application deadline for Riverwoods Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Riverwoods Montessori School is Rochelle Zell Jewish High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Northbrook Montessori School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lincolnshire Community Nursery School (0.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Lincolnshire Community Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool
30 Riverwoods Road
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 945-1450
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 945-1450
0.6 miles
Gr: NS | 60 students Tuition listed
Bright Horizons Child Care & Early Education
Daycare / Preschool
5 Parkway N
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 945-0980
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 945-0980
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Northbrook Montessori School
Montessori School
135 Sanders Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 562-1662
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 562-1662
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 18 students
Tamarak Country School
Daycare / Preschool
23970 N Elm Rd
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 634-3168
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 634-3168
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 120 students
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(Jewish)
1095 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 324-3708
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 324-3708
2.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 44 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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