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South Loop Montessori School

47 W Polk St Ste G15
Chicago, IL 60605

South Loop Montessori School in Chicago, IL, serves 130 students from pre–kindergarten through 3rd grade in a nonsectarian, city–based Montessori program.

Founded in 2012, this school operates within the Chicago Loop neighborhood, providing early childhood education in a large city environment.

The school has a student–teacher ratio of 33:1 with 4 full–time teachers supporting its enrolled students.

Approximately 23% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.

South Loop Montessori School is part of Chicago's private school landscape, offering Montessori education in a co–educational setting without religious affiliation.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 130 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-3

Year Founded

2012

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students

130 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

23%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

South Loop Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

33:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$2,785 per month

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for South Loop Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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South Loop Montessori School is located in the Chicago Loop neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 5 other private schools located in Chicago Loop.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 130 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,817 for elementary schools and $19,279 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).