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Spark Montessori

4326 N California Ave Chicago, IL 60618

Tel: (773) 355-4303

sparkmontessori.org

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 40 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

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 Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Spark Montessori
Pre-K	33
Kind	7

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Student Body

Total Students

40 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

14%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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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).

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