Southwest Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten serves 16 students in grades Kindergarten, is a member of the Other Montessori association(s).
The student:teacher of Southwest Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten is 5:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Christian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Southwest Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Year Founded
1999
Student Body
Total Students
16 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Southwest Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten often compared to?
Southwest Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten is often viewed alongside schools like South Harper Montessori School, Oakpark Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Southwest Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Southwest Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Southwest Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten located?
Southwest Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten is located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other private schools located in Auburn Gresham.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Southwest Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten is Ada S. Mckinley-highland School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Oakdale Christian Academy & Child Care Center (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Ethelreda Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Oakdale Christian Academy & Child Care Center
(Christian)
9440 S Vincennes Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 779-9440
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 779-9440
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 98 students Tuition listed
St. Ethelreda Elementary School
(Catholic)
8734 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 238-1757
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 238-1757
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
Ada S. Mckinley-highland School
Special Education School
2647 E 88th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Beverly Hills Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
9356 S Justine St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 779-5158
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 779-5158
1 miles
Gr: 1-7 | 14 students
Ezzard Charles School
Montessori School
7946 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 487-0044
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 487-0044
1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 57 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ada S. Mckinley-highland School
Special Education School
2647 E 88th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Leo Catholic High School ![Leo Catholic High School Photo - Leo Catholic High School Class in Session!]( "Leo Catholic High School Photo - Leo Catholic High School Class in Session!")
All-boys (Catholic)
7901 S Sangamon St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-9600
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-9600
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 207 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Rita Of Cascia High School
All-boys (Catholic)
7740 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 925-6600
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 925-6600
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 560 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ucan Academy-south
Special Education School
1912 W 103rd St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-1005
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-1005
2.3 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 70 students
Charter School Academy College Prep
(Christian)
1443 W 63rd St
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Oakdale Christian Academy & Child Care Center
(Christian)
9440 S Vincennes Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 779-9440
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 779-9440
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 98 students Tuition listed
St. Ethelreda Elementary School
(Catholic)
8734 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 238-1757
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 238-1757
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
Ada S. Mckinley-highland School
Special Education School
2647 E 88th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Beverly Hills Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
9356 S Justine St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 779-5158
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 779-5158
1 miles
Gr: 1-7 | 14 students
Ezzard Charles School
Montessori School
7946 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 487-0044
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 487-0044
1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 57 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Ethelreda Elementary School
(Catholic)
8734 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 238-1757
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 238-1757
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
Ezzard Charles School
Montessori School
7946 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 487-0044
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 487-0044
1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 57 students
St. Sabina Academy
(Catholic)
7801 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 483-5000
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 483-5000
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
Christ the King School
(Catholic)
9240 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 779-3329
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 779-3329
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 428 students Sports: 7
Nico's Playhouse
Daycare / Preschool
1855 W 95th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-0117
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-0117
1.4 miles
Gr: K | 85 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Miles
Quick Facts
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(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 5%10
406 Burke Dr
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-0233
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-0233
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Hubert H Humphrey Middle School
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Rank:
Rank:
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(630) 972-9240
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Thomas Jefferson Jr High School
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(630) 795-6700
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 795-6700
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Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8031
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Rank:
Rank:
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(630) 968-0294
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