Seton Montessori School has been educating children for over 50 years.
Accredited by the American Montessori Society and the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and registered with the Illinois Board of Education, the school offers all day and half day school year and summer camp programs for children from infancy through sixth grade.
Seton Montessori is a lab school for the Seton Montessori Institute, a Montessori teacher education program based in Clarendon Hills.Ill.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Application Deadline: Mar. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1965
Summer School Offered
Yes
Campus Size
7
School Motto
Prepare children and adults to become thoughtful, effective agents for peace and progress in themselves, their communities, and the world.
Student Body
Total Students
231 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Seton Montessori School?
The application deadline for Seton Montessori School is Mar. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Mar. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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