Montessori Pathways School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
Crystal Lake, IL
133 Illinois St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The only Montessori school in Crystal Lake
- Smaller classes than 67% of Montessori schools in Illinois
Montessori Pathways School is a Montessori school in Crystal Lake, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 22 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% of Montessori elementary schools in Illinois. Enrollment has grown about 38% since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 185 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 22
- Teachers
- 5.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 10 girls, 12 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 185 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 67% of Montessori elementary schools in Illinois (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 78% 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
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 Pathways School
What grades does Montessori Pathways School serve?
Montessori Pathways School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend Montessori Pathways School?
About 22 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Montessori Pathways School?
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