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Spark Montessori

4326 N California Ave Chicago, IL 60618

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • 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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About the School

  • Spark Montessori in Chicago, IL, enrolls 40 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian Montessori program within a large city community.
  • The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 6 teachers supporting early childhood education.
  • Approximately 14% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity in this city–based Montessori school.
  • Spark Montessori offers co–educational early learning programs with an enrollment that includes 7 students in kindergarten.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 40 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

Student Body

Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $12,804 for elementary schools and $18,643 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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