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Intercultural Montessori Language School

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8

Chicago, IL

114 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 67% of Montessori schools in Illinois
  • Growing: enrollment up 183% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011

In Chicago, Illinois, Intercultural Montessori Language School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 133 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% of Montessori elementary schools in Illinois. Enrollment is up about 183% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
133
Teachers
32 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 9 girls, 124 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7 hours
School year
176 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 67% of Montessori elementary schools in Illinois (4 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 85% of Montessori elementary schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 46 Montessori elementary schools in Illinois.

    Students by survey year

    47’11–1281’13–14101’15–16131’17–18119’19–20118’21–22133’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K115
    K38
    T11
    111
    222
    314
    411
    512
    611
    79
    84

    Student body

    Two or more races40%
    White26%
    Hispanic or Latino14%
    Asian14%
    Black6%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • American Montessori Society

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    Questions about Intercultural Montessori Language School

    What grades does Intercultural Montessori Language School serve?

    Intercultural Montessori Language School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Intercultural Montessori Language School?

    About 133 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Intercultural Montessori Language School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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