Montessori School of Lake Forest
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Lake Forest, IL
13700 W Laurel Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only Montessori school in Lake Forest
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in Lake Forest since at least 2011
In Lake Forest, Illinois, Montessori School of Lake Forest is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 68 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 hours, 178 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 68
- Teachers
- 10 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 38 girls, 30 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 178 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 67% 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 School of Lake Forest
What grades does Montessori School of Lake Forest serve?
Montessori School of Lake Forest serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Montessori School of Lake Forest?
About 68 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Montessori School of Lake Forest?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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