Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
South Harper Montessori School
About the School
- South Harper Montessori School in Chicago, IL, offers a co–ed, nonsectarian Montessori program for nursery school through pre–kindergarten students in a central city community setting.
- The school has an enrollment of 55 students, with 10 enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade, and a student–teacher ratio of 55:1.
- Located in the Marynook neighborhood, South Harper Montessori is a member of the American Montessori Society and serves a diverse student body with 100% students of color.
- The school operates with one full–time teacher and provides early learning in a central city environment.
- South Harper Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for diversity, reflecting its community demographic.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
South Harper Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Pre-K enrollment larger than kindergarten, with 45 students in Pre-K and 10 in kindergarten.
Student Body
Total Students
55 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are South Harper Montessori School often compared to?
South Harper Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Southwest Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for South Harper Montessori School?
The application deadline for South Harper Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is South Harper Montessori School located?
South Harper Montessori School is located in the Marynook neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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