We offer authentic Montessori education to children from infancy through kindergarten.
Located off of Clark and Elmdale, Guidepost Montessori at Edgewater IL is in the heart of Chicago's vibrant Edgewater lakefront community.
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Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
2021
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Guidepost Edgewater is part of an international network of Montessori schools dedicated to helping children grow through joyful learning. Our school in Edgewater offers a nurturing and educational environment for infants (6 weeks to 18 months), toddlers (18 months to 3 years), and young children (3 to 6 years old). Early childhood years are the most critical time in your child's development. These years are foundational in shaping your child's future health, well-being, and happiness at school and home. Montessori education provides your child with the tools to navigate lifelong learning. Are you searching for a day care, preschool, or kindergarten in Chicago, IL? You may want to consider Guidepost Montessori. The day care years correspond to our 'Nido' program, the preschool years correspond to our ‘Toddler’ program, and the kindergarten years correspond to our 'Children's House' program. With Montessori's emphasis on helping children grow through joyful learning, Guidepost at Edgewater can provide a nurturing environment for your child and prepare them for success at elementary school.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Guidepost Montessori at Edgewater?
The application deadline for Guidepost Montessori at Edgewater is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Guidepost Montessori at Edgewater located?
Guidepost Montessori at Edgewater is located in the Magnolia Glen neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 1 other private schools located in Magnolia Glen.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Guidepost Montessori at Edgewater is Misericordia School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Chicago Friends School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lake Shore Schools (0.5 miles away)
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Grades: K-8 | 48 students 0.4 miles 1246 West Thorndale
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 442-2371
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 442-2371
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K-8
48
Grades: NS-K | 292 students 0.5 miles 5611 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 561-6707
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 561-6707
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NS-K
292
Misericordia School
Special Education School
Grades: 7-9 | 2 students 0.7 miles 2060 W Granville Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 273-4744
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 273-4744
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7-9
2
St. Thomas Of Canterbury School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 263 students 0.7 miles 5525 N Magnolia Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-8655
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-8655
0.7
PK-8
263
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