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The Childrens House in Libertyville, IL, is a Christian–affiliated Montessori school serving preschool and kindergarten students in a suburban community.

The school enrolls 40 students total, including 10 in kindergarten, with a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 supported by 3 teachers.

Approximately 70 percent of the student body represents diverse racial backgrounds, reflecting the local community's demographic.

The Childrens House is a member of the American Montessori Society, adhering to Montessori educational methods.

Located in suburban Libertyville, this co–ed early learning program serves families seeking a Montessori preschool and kindergarten option.

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

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

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Student Body

Total Students

40 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

70%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

School Motto: Inspiring Young Minds, One Step at a Time

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Lake County, IL is $12,928 for elementary schools and $21,193 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Lake County, IL is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).