Spark Montessori in Chicago, IL, enrolls 40 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian Montessori program within a large city community.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 6 teachers supporting early childhood education.
Approximately 14% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity in this city–based Montessori school.
Spark Montessori offers co–educational early learning programs with an enrollment that includes 7 students in kindergarten.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Spark Montessori?
The application deadline for Spark Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Spark Montessori is Lawrence Hall School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kalina Preschool & Kindergarten (0.3 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Kalina Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
4100 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 604-8345
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 604-8345
0.3 miles
Gr: K | 24 students Tuition listed
Lawrence Hall School
Special Education School
4833 N Francisco Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 727-6280
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 727-6280
0.6 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 42 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5
Queen Of Angels Elementary School
(Catholic)
4520 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 769-4211
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 769-4211
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chicago Jewish Day School ![Chicago Jewish Day School Photo]( "Chicago Jewish Day School Photo")
(Jewish)
3730 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rainbow School Daycare
Daycare / Preschool
3250 W Irving Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 478-8182
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 478-8182
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
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