Southwest Suburban Montessori
Tel:
(708) 448-5332
- Southwest Suburban Montessori is a private, not-for-profit corporation. Our mission is to introduce each of its children to the world while fostering independence, creativity, responsibility and an enduring love of learning.
- Our dedicated faculty is culturally, educationally, and experientially diverse. Their first priority is always a concern for you and your child.
- We place a strong emphasis upon professionalism and continued growth of our faculty members to continually enhance the experience of the children.
- A full Montessori environment awaits the child: pratical life, sensorial, math, language, science, geography, art and music as well as gym, yoga and introduction to French.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Students: 122 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,872
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Southwest Suburban Montessori places among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
School Overview
School Type | Montessori School |
School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other religious school association(s) American Montessori Society (AMS) Other Montessori association(s) National Association for the Education of Young Children State or regional independent school association |
Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten |
Year Founded | 1970 |
Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
Total Students | 122 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 41:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 80% |
Average Class Size | 24 students |
Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Yearly Tuition Cost | $1,872 |
Tuition Notes | Tuition based on program child attends: Toddler (3 day), Pre-school (5 day, 3 hours), Ext Day )(5 day-6 hours). |
Acceptance Rate | 99% National avg.: 85% |
Admissions Director | Kathy Williams |
Admissions Associate | Joyce Huber |
School Notes
- Southwest Suburban Montessori is a private, not-for-profit corporation. Our mission is to introduce each of its children to the world while fostering independence, creativity, responsibility and an enduring love of learning. Our dedicated faculty is culturally, educationally, and experientially diverse. Their first priority is always a concern for you and your child. We place a strong emphasis upon professionalism and continued growth of our faculty members to continually enhance the experience of the children.
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