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Montessori Connection West

1731 Deerfield Road Highland Park, IL 60035

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
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Student Body

Total Students
66 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Montessori Connection West in Highland Park, IL, serves 66 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a suburban community setting.
  • The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 22:1 and employs 3 teachers to support early childhood education.
  • This nonsectarian Montessori school enrolls a student body that is approximately 33% students of color.
  • Montessori Connection West is a member of the American Montessori Society and follows a casual dress code policy.
  • The school is located near other Montessori and private early learning programs within the Highland Park and Northbrook areas.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Montessori Connection West?
The application deadline for Montessori Connection West is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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