Welcome to Skokie Montessori School Skokie Montessori School has been serving the community since 2003. We beleive in the advanteges of the Maria Montessori method of education and its philosophy.
We offer program for children ages 2 through 12 years old in Skokie the surrounding area.
Teachers who have been in the Montessori field for many years have designed it functionally and aesthetically.
The school is fully equipped with materials that were created by Maria Montessori.
When children utilize the materials, one will witness the realization of the Montessori method by observing how the child grasps the concept of the lesson by hands-on with the materials.
The teacher, directress plays a key role in recognizing the ability and potential of every individual child.
The teacher must identify and spark the child's own interest in learning.
The child is always with a mission to learn, either directly or indirectly.
They are open to any information they can perceive from the environment. Therefore, we are obliged to make all the information enriching.
Skokie Montessori School mission is to provide a motivational experience that nurtures the love of learning, encourages intellectual curiosity, and foster self-confidence in a stimulating, safe and caring environment.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Average class size: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2003
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
5%
Average Class Size
50 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Elem. Uniforms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Club or organization
School Notes
- The Montessori School of Skokie is committed to provide a solid foundation by utilizing multi-sensory materials and a creative environment that helps the development of the whole child. The mission ensures that the child is academically motivated, and observes the child's individual intelligence by exploring and challenging them in all areas of the curriculum.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Skokie Montessori School offer?
Skokie Montessori School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Dance, Gymnastics, Soccer and Swimming.
When is the application deadline for Skokie Montessori School?
The application deadline for Skokie Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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