Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Southwest Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten
About the School
- 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 (26-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Southwest Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
16 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 98 students
Christian
9440 S Vincennes Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 779-9440
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
Catholic
8734 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 238-1757
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Special Education School
2647 E 88th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 1-7 | 14 students
Seventh Day Adventist
9356 S Justine St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 779-5158
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 57 students
Montessori School
7946 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 487-0044
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Special Education School
2647 E 88th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 7
All-boys (Catholic)
7901 S Sangamon St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-9600
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 560 students
All-boys (Catholic)
7740 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 925-6600
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 70 students
Special Education School
1912 W 103rd St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-1005
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students
Christian
1443 W 63rd St
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 98 students
Christian
9440 S Vincennes Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 779-9440
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
Catholic
8734 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 238-1757
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Special Education School
2647 E 88th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 1-7 | 14 students
Seventh Day Adventist
9356 S Justine St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 779-5158
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 57 students
Montessori School
7946 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 487-0044
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
Catholic
8734 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 238-1757
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 57 students
Montessori School
7946 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 487-0044
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
Catholic
7801 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 483-5000
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 428 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
9240 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 779-3329
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool
1855 W 95th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-0117
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8748 S Aberdeen St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 729-3400
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 729-3400
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Cuffe Math-sci Tech Elementary Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
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Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8324 S Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-8250
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-8250
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Jackson M Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
917 W 88th St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3341
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3341
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Fort Dearborn Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9025 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-2680
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-2680
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Gresham Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8524 S Green St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3350
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3350
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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