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Montessori Foundations of Chgo

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6

Chicago, IL

2239 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609

Overall grade: B+

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  • BClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011

In Chicago, Illinois, Montessori Foundations of Chgo is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 54 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 980% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 188 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–6
Students
54
Teachers
6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9
Boys and girls
Coed · 31 girls, 23 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7 hours
School year
188 days

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 61% of Montessori elementary schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 46 Montessori elementary schools in Illinois.

    Students by survey year

    5’11–125’13–147’15–1613’17–1825’19–2036’21–2254’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K45
    K17
    111
    26
    36
    47
    54
    63

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino54%
    White24%
    Black11%
    Asian7%
    Two or more races2%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%

    Member of

    • American Montessori Society

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    Questions about Montessori Foundations of Chgo

    What grades does Montessori Foundations of Chgo serve?

    Montessori Foundations of Chgo serves grades Pre-K–6.

    How many students attend Montessori Foundations of Chgo?

    About 54 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Montessori Foundations of Chgo?

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

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