Montessori School of Peoria
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
Peoria Heights, IL
4906 N Prospect Rd, Peoria Heights, IL 61616
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
In Peoria Heights, Illinois, Montessori School of Peoria is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 34 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 42% since 2019–20. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 170 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 34
- Teachers
- 7 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 22 girls, 12 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 57% of Montessori elementary schools in Illinois (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 59% 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 2019–20.
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 School of Peoria
What grades does Montessori School of Peoria serve?
Montessori School of Peoria serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend Montessori School of Peoria?
About 34 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Montessori School of Peoria?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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