Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Montessori School Of Western Springs
About the School
- Montessori School Of Western Springs in Western Springs, IL, serves 32 students in preschool through kindergarten within a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
- Founded in 1969, the school offers Montessori early learning programs consistent with American Montessori Society standards.
- The student–teacher ratio of 32:1, reflecting a single teacher serving all enrolled students.
- The student body includes 25 percent students of color, representing diversity within the local community.
- The school ranks among the top 20 percent of Illinois private schools for the number of AP courses offered.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Montessori School Of Western Springs ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
AP Courses
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1969
Student Body
Total Students
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
National avg.:
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montessori School Of Western Springs's ranking?
Montessori School Of Western Springs ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Most AP courses offered.
When is the application deadline for Montessori School Of Western Springs?
The application deadline for Montessori School Of Western Springs is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Montessori School Of Western Springs is Hinsdale Adventist Academy (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Seventh Day Adventist
631 E Hickory St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students
Catholic
3922 Howard Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558
(224) 601-6390
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 590 students
Catholic
708 51st St
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-4454
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-K | 143 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
1250 W Goodman Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5255
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-K | 120 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
204 S. Grant
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-0065
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Seventh Day Adventist
631 E Hickory St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students
Catholic
3922 Howard Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558
(224) 601-6390
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 796 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 30
Catholic
1209 West Ogden Avenue
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 354-0061
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Alternative School
100 6th Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 328-8546
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Special Education School
6425 Willow Springs Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Seventh Day Adventist
631 E Hickory St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 590 students
Catholic
708 51st St
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-4454
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 474 students
Catholic
421 S Clay St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-3244
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Extracurriculars: 15
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
505 S Park Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-1690
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 460 students
Catholic
145 N Waiola Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-2175
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Seventh Day Adventist
631 E Hickory St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-K | 143 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
1250 W Goodman Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5255
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-K | 120 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
204 S. Grant
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-0065
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Extracurriculars: 15
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
505 S Park Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-1690
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Montessori School
415 w 8th street in Hinsdale
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 468-5089
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Quick Facts
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
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Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3800
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3800
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Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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1685 N Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 232-5963
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 232-5963
9181.2 miles
Gr: 6-12
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Tomcat Ln
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8000
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8000
9181.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 4,020 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
(Math: 2% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 Kane St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5480
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5480
9181.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Jungles Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8200
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8200
9181.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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