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Gateway Montessori School

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6

Chicago, IL

4041 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 63% of Montessori schools in Illinois
  • Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011

In Chicago, Illinois, Gateway Montessori School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 14 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 63% of Montessori elementary schools in Illinois. Enrollment is up about 75% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 177 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–6
Students
14
Teachers
3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 5 girls, 9 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7 hours
School year
177 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 63% of Montessori elementary schools in Illinois (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 87% of Montessori elementary schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 46 Montessori elementary schools in Illinois.

    Students by survey year

    8’11–127’13–1431’15–1660’17–1821’19–2011’21–2214’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K38
    K4
    TK1
    12
    21
    35
    61

    Student body

    White64%
    Hispanic or Latino21%
    Two or more races14%

    Member of

    • Association Montessori Internationale

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about Gateway Montessori School

    What grades does Gateway Montessori School serve?

    Gateway Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–6.

    How many students attend Gateway Montessori School?

    About 14 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Gateway Montessori School?

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