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Montessori Private Academy

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6

Rockford, IL

8101 Sayer Rd, Rockford, IL 61108

Overall grade: A

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

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Montessori school in Rockford
  • Smaller classes than 63% of Montessori schools in Illinois
  • Serving families in Rockford since at least 2011

In Rockford, Illinois, Montessori Private Academy is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 54 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 63% of Montessori elementary schools in Illinois. The school day runs about 7 hours, 173 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–6
Students
54
Teachers
11.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 22 girls, 32 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7 hours
School year
173 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 63% of Montessori elementary schools in Illinois (5 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 61% of Montessori elementary schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 46 Montessori elementary schools in Illinois.

    Students by survey year

    73’11–1287’13–1481’15–1686’19–2066’21–2254’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K70
    K12
    118
    26
    34
    45
    56
    63

    Student body

    White67%
    Hispanic or Latino13%
    Black9%
    Two or more races7%
    Asian4%

    Member of

    • American Montessori Society

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
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    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
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    • 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?
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    Questions about Montessori Private Academy

    What grades does Montessori Private Academy serve?

    Montessori Private Academy serves grades Pre-K–6.

    How many students attend Montessori Private Academy?

    About 54 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Montessori Private Academy?

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

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