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
School Calendar
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)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Eisenhower Academy
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
406 Burke Dr
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-0233
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-0233
9186.6 miles
Gr: 1-5 | 209 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Hubert H Humphrey Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
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777 Falcon Ridge Way
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 972-9240
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 972-9240
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Gr: 6-8 | 596 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Thomas Jefferson Jr High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7200 Janes Ave
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 795-6700
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 795-6700
9186.8 miles
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514 Macgregor Rd
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8031
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8031
9186.8 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Henry Puffer School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
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(630) 968-0294
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-0294
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