Welcome to Guidepost Montessori, where your child will blossom when engaged in child-directed learning within a knowledge- rich environment.
At our beautiful Northbrook location, your child will take advantage of the beautiful natural surroundings and outdoor space that allow for an indoor-outdoor classroom flow. Now enrolling for infant through kindergarten.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2020
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: 鈥淚 am capable!鈥
- Welcome to Guidepost Montessori, where your child will blossom when engaged in child-directed learning within a knowledge- rich environment.
- At our beautiful Northbrook location, your child will take advantage of the beautiful natural surroundings and outdoor space that allow for an indoor-outdoor classroom flow.
- Now enrolling for infant through kindergarten.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Guidepost Montessori at Deerbrook?
The application deadline for Guidepost Montessori at Deerbrook is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Guidepost Montessori at Deerbrook is Rochelle Zell Jewish High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Hellenic American Academy (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
445 Pine Street
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 317-1063
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 317-1063
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Keshet Elmentary
Special Education School
3210 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(630) 566-9392
Northbrook, IL 60062
(630) 566-9392
1 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 113 students
Keshet Transition Program
Special Education School (Jewish)
3210 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-5758
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-5758
1 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 75 students
Rochelle Zell Jewish High School ![Rochelle Zell Jewish High School Photo - Check us out on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter]( "Rochelle Zell Jewish High School Photo - Check us out on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter")
(Jewish)
1095 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 324-3708
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 324-3708
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 44 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sager Solomon Schechter Day School
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
3210 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-5656
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-5656
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Rochelle Zell Jewish High School ![Rochelle Zell Jewish High School Photo - Check us out on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter]( "Rochelle Zell Jewish High School Photo - Check us out on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter")
(Jewish)
1095 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 324-3708
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 324-3708
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 44 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Centerview Therapeutic School
Special Education School
3444 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-0110
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-0110
1.2 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students
Cove School
Special Education School
350 Lee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 562-2100
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 562-2100
2.3 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 148 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
J Slowacki School
(Catholic)
181 W Dundee Rd
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 912-4193
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 912-4193
3.5 miles
Gr: K-11 | 506 students
5110 Capitol Dr
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 459-8330
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 459-8330
4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 29 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
445 Pine Street
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 317-1063
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 317-1063
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Keshet Elmentary
Special Education School
3210 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(630) 566-9392
Northbrook, IL 60062
(630) 566-9392
1 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 113 students
Sager Solomon Schechter Day School
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
3210 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-5656
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-5656
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students
Solomon Schechter Day School ![Solomon Schechter Day School Photo - A comprehensive athletic program of interscholastic competitive teams and intramural activities exposes students to a variety of sports, including basketball, soccer, track and field, football, golf, and tennis to promote life-long fitness and good health.]( "Solomon Schechter Day School Photo - A comprehensive athletic program of interscholastic competitive teams and intramural activities exposes students to a variety of sports, including basketball, soccer, track and field, football, golf, and tennis to promote life-long fitness and good health.")
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
3210 Dundee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-2100
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-2100
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 3
Centerview Therapeutic School
Special Education School
3444 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-0110
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-0110
1.2 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
445 Pine Street
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 317-1063
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 317-1063
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sager Solomon Schechter Day School
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
3210 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-5656
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-5656
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students
Solomon Schechter Day School ![Solomon Schechter Day School Photo - A comprehensive athletic program of interscholastic competitive teams and intramural activities exposes students to a variety of sports, including basketball, soccer, track and field, football, golf, and tennis to promote life-long fitness and good health.]( "Solomon Schechter Day School Photo - A comprehensive athletic program of interscholastic competitive teams and intramural activities exposes students to a variety of sports, including basketball, soccer, track and field, football, golf, and tennis to promote life-long fitness and good health.")
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
3210 Dundee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-2100
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-2100
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 3
Wyspa Dzieci Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
755 Huehl Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(224) 235-4385
Northbrook, IL 60062
(224) 235-4385
1.1 miles
Gr: K | 7 students
Northbrook Montessori School
Montessori School
135 Sanders Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 562-1662
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 562-1662
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 18 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 12% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Maroon Dr
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5100
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5100
9207.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,576 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1650 Maureen Dr
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 289-6639
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 289-6639
9207.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2208 3 Oaks Rd
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-3825
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-3825
9208.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
409 1st St
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5550
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5550
9208.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2109 Crystal Lake Rd
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5150
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5150
9208.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 761 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
School Reviews
Endorse Guidepost Montessori at Deerbrook. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
Ask Current Parents What Admissions Won't Answer
Learn how to ask current private school parents revealing questions about culture, academics, communication, costs, discipline, and community life before deciding whether a school truly fits your family well.
When School Anxiety Is Really a School Fit Problem
Learn when school anxiety may signal a poor school fit, how parents can identify academic or social mismatches, and when changing private schools deserves serious consideration for families today.
Will My Child Find Their People? Evaluating School Culture
Learn how to evaluate private school culture, student belonging, friendships, teacher relationships, social dynamics, and authentic community fit so your child can find the right place to thrive and connect.
