Seton Academy

Seton Academy in Villa Park, IL, is a co–ed Catholic Montessori school serving preschool through 6th grade students in a suburban community.
Founded in 1979, the school enrolls 32 students with a student–teacher ratio of 11:1, supported by 3 teachers.
The student body includes 12.5% students of color, reflecting some diversity within this small private school.
Seton Academy operates within a large suburban area, providing Montessori education with a religious orientation.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 32 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-6
Year Founded
1979
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 34%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Let the children come to me...for to such belongs the kingdom of God
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Seton Academy?
The application deadline for Seton Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

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This school is absolutely amazing! They are so dedicated to educating each child according to their own natural development. Each staff member is trained well and I would recommend this school if you are looking to give your child a different chance at life than what they would get going the public school route. You have one chance to give your child the daily schooling that will benefit them the greatest and this is it!!!
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Dupage County, IL is $10,889 for elementary schools and $16,898 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Dupage County, IL is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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