Guidepost Montessori at Magnificent Mile
Montessori school · Grades K–6
Chicago, IL
226 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611
Overall grade: B+
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- AClass size
- BYears serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 80% of Montessori schools in Illinois
In Chicago, Illinois, Guidepost Montessori at Magnificent Mile is a Montessori school for students from kindergarten through 6th grade. About 150 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 80% of Montessori elementary schools in Illinois. The school day runs about 10 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–6
- Students
- 150
- Teachers
- 40 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 75 girls, 75 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 10 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 80% of Montessori elementary schools in Illinois (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 91% of Montessori elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 46 Montessori elementary schools in Illinois.
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Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Guidepost Montessori at Magnificent Mile
What grades does Guidepost Montessori at Magnificent Mile serve?
Guidepost Montessori at Magnificent Mile serves grades K–6.
How many students attend Guidepost Montessori at Magnificent Mile?
About 150 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Guidepost Montessori at Magnificent Mile?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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