Montessori Academy of Chicago
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–5
Chicago, IL
1335 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- One of the most diverse private schools in Illinois
- Growing: enrollment up 174% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
In Chicago, Illinois, Montessori Academy of Chicago is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 145 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 174% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 177 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 145
- Teachers
- 20 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 45 girls, 100 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 177 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 89% of Montessori elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 46 Montessori elementary schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Montessori Society
- Association Montessori Internationale
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 Montessori Academy of Chicago
What grades does Montessori Academy of Chicago serve?
Montessori Academy of Chicago serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend Montessori Academy of Chicago?
About 145 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Montessori Academy of Chicago?
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