Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,950
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Chicago Montessori
About the School
- Chicago Montessori opened its doors in 2005.
- Montessori classrooms provide a prepared environment where children are free to respond to their natural tendency to work.
- The children's innate passion for learning is encouraged by giving them opportunities to engage in spontaneous, purposeful activities with the guidance of a trained adult.
- Through their work, the children develop concentration and joyful self-discipline.
- Within a framework of order, the children progress at their own pace and rhythm, according to their individual capabilities.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,950
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2003
School Motto
A Purposeful Collaborative Thorough Peaceful Liberated Practical Precise Conscientious Education
Student Body
Total Students
124 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,950
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Chicago Montessori cost?
Chicago Montessori's tuition is approximately $12,950 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Chicago Montessori?
The application deadline for Chicago Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Chicago Montessori located?
Chicago Montessori is located in the Lake View neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other private schools located in Lake View.
School Calendar
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Columbus Day / Indigenous People's Day (School Closed)
October 12, 2026 (Monday)
Trade Day (School Closed)
November 09, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break (School Closed)
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Winter Break-School Closed
December 21, 2026 (Monday)
Winter Break-School Closed
December 28, 2026 (Monday)
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