South Loop Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–2
Chicago, IL
47 W Polk St Ste G15, Chicago, IL 60605
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 78% of Montessori schools in Illinois
In Chicago, Illinois, South Loop Montessori School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 2nd grade. About 40 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 78% of Montessori elementary schools in Illinois. Enrollment is up about 400% since 2015–16. The school day runs about 7 hours, 235 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–2
- Students
- 40
- Teachers
- 10 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 22 girls, 18 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 235 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 78% of Montessori elementary schools in Illinois (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 57% 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 2015–16.
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 South Loop Montessori School
What grades does South Loop Montessori School serve?
South Loop Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–2.
How many students attend South Loop Montessori School?
About 40 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at South Loop Montessori School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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