Sauganash Montessori School offers exceptional early childhood education in warm, home-like atmosphere.
Our mission is to cultivate a child's natural desire to learn and provide the child with a prepared environment in which they may freely explore the world around them.
Within the prepared environment,children experience the excitement of discovery and are fundamentally motivated by a love for knowledge.
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Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Yearly Tuition: $20,100
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2004
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
40 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
40:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,100
Tuition Notes
Rates vary by selected schedule. Please see our website for current tuition and program options.
Summer Program Cost Notes
Summer rates vary by program selected. See our website for current summer tuition rates.
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School Notes
- School Motto: Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.
- Sauganash Montessori School (SMS) located at 5750 N. Rogers at the corner of Rogers and Kilbourn Avenue opened in the fall of 2004. The preschool and kindergarten enrolls children ages 3 6 years old and is open from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. The school follows a traditional academic year calendar and offers a nine week summer camp. SMS provides half day, partial day and all day programs.
- Sauganash Montessori School is very proud to offer exceptional early childhood education to the Edgebrook-Sauganash Community and the surrounding area. SMS has created two beautiful and spacious classrooms, set in a warm home-like atmosphere, for children three to six years of age. The school is governed by the strict ethical codes of the American Montessori Society and follows DCFS and Illinois State Board of Education regulations. SMS began with one classroom of 17 children in 2004. By the end of 2005 SMS enrolled 28 children and expanded to hold 60 children in the fall of 2008. The child to teacher ratio is always 10 to 1 or under.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sauganash Montessori School cost?
Sauganash Montessori School's tuition is approximately $20,100 for private students.
What schools are Sauganash Montessori School often compared to?
Sauganash Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Wonder Montessori School by visitors of our site.
Does Sauganash Montessori School offer a summer program?
Yes, Sauganash Montessori School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Sauganash Montessori School?
The application deadline for Sauganash Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Sauganash Montessori School located?
Sauganash Montessori School is located in the Forest Glen neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 3 other private schools located in Forest Glen.
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