Montessori Foundations Of Chgo in Chicago, IL enrolls 100 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through grade 6 in a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased Montessori program.
Founded in 2009, the school is located in the McKinley Park neighborhood and serves a diverse student body with 71.9% students of color.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 17:1 with a total of 6 teachers to support classroom instruction.
Annual tuition is $20,696, which is above the Chicago average for elementary private schools.
Montessori Foundations Of Chgo is a co鈥揺ducational member of the American Montessori Society (AMS).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Yearly Tuition: $20,696
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
100 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
72%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,696
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: To assist a child, we must provide him with an environment which enables him to develop freely.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Montessori Foundations Of Chgo cost?
Montessori Foundations Of Chgo's tuition is approximately $20,696 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Foundations Of Chgo?
The application deadline for Montessori Foundations Of Chgo is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Montessori Foundations Of Chgo located?
Montessori Foundations Of Chgo is located in the McKinley Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 1 other private schools located in McKinley Park.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Montessori Foundations Of Chgo is De La Salle Institute - Lourdes Hall Campus (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pope John Paul Ii Catholic School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Little Tykes Preschool & Kindergarten (0.6 miles away)
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Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 650-6800
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(773) 847-6078
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All-girls (Catholic)
1040 W 32nd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 650-6800
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 650-6800
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
(Catholic)
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Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-6800
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-6800
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 570 students
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2916 W 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 254-9595
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 254-9595
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All-girls (Catholic)
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(773) 522-0023
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(773) 522-0023
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Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 523-6161
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 523-6161
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(773) 847-6078
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 847-6078
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students
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Chicago, IL 60609
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Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 254-9595
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(773) 254-9595
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Daycare / Preschool
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(773) 254-7710
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(773) 254-7710
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Gr: PK-K | 85 students
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Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 523-6161
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 523-6161
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
St. Paul Our Lady Of Vilna
(Catholic)
2114 W 22nd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 847-6078
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 847-6078
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students
Kiddy Care Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
4444 S Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 247-6642
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 247-6642
1.7 miles
Gr: K | 100 students
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2916 W 47th Street
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(773) 254-9595
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 254-9595
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