Northside School (2026-27 Profile)

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Northside School

129 E County Road # 500n Arthur, IL 61911

Tel: (217) 395-5801

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Kindergarten-7
Enrollment: 33 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Northside School in Arthur, IL, offers Montessori education for grades K through 7 in a rural community setting.
The school has a total enrollment of 33 students with a studentâ€“teacher ratio of 11:1 supported by 3 teachers.
Northside School is affiliated with the Amish orientation and follows other religious traditions.
Nearby schools within 5 miles include Plainview Parochial School and Prairie Lane Amish School, both serving similar grade spans with slightly larger enrollments.
This rural Illinois Montessori school provides an option for families seeking a small enrollment Kâ€“7 private school in the Arthur area.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Kindergarten-7
Enrollment: 33 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Amish

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-7

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Northside School
Kind	4
1	4
2	7
3	1
4	4
5	2
6	4
7	2
8	5

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Student Body

Total Students

33 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.:

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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When is the application deadline for Northside School?

The application deadline for Northside School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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