Oakpark Montessori School in Oak Park, IL, serves 9 students in preschool through kindergarten within a nonsectarian, suburban Montessori program.
Founded in 2025, the school has a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with 1 full–time teacher.
The student body is 100 percent students of color, ranking the school in the top 20 percent in Illinois for diversity among private schools.
Oakpark Montessori School is one of several early learning options in Oak Park, with nearby schools offering grades PK–8 and enrollment sizes ranging from 11 to over 100 students.
The average private elementary tuition in Oak Park is $11,042; specific tuition information for Oakpark Montessori School is not provided.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Oakpark Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Keberuntungan menantimu!
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Oakpark Montessori School often compared to?
Oakpark Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Southwest Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Oakpark Montessori School?
The application deadline for Oakpark Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: Oakpark Montessori School vs. Southwest Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten
The nearest high school to Oakpark Montessori School is Fenwick High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Ascension Catholic School (0.5 miles away)
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Ascension Catholic School ![Ascension Catholic School Photo - Ascension School, a vibrant ministry of Ascension Parish, proudly provides an excellent education that responds to the needs of its students. Ascension School incorporates Catholic faith beliefs and values through skillful teaching, prayer, worship and service to others. In this school children and families experience community in an atmosphere of LOVE, KINDNESS & RESPECT.]( "Ascension Catholic School Photo - Ascension School, a vibrant ministry of Ascension Parish, proudly provides an excellent education that responds to the needs of its students. Ascension School incorporates Catholic faith beliefs and values through skillful teaching, prayer, worship and service to others. In this school children and families experience community in an atmosphere of LOVE, KINDNESS & RESPECT.")
(Catholic)
601 Van Buren St
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-7282
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-7282
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 394 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Lectura Montessori School
Montessori School
6823 W Rossevelt Rd
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 393-6012
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 393-6012
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 44 students
West Suburban Montessori School ![West Suburban Montessori School Photo]( "West Suburban Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
1039 S East Ave
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 848-2662
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 848-2662
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Tuition listed
Chosen Ones Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
848 Ferdinand Ave
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 657-4233
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 657-4233
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
La Casa Montessori School
Montessori School
514 Adams St
Oak Park, IL 60304
(773) 495-9615
Oak Park, IL 60304
(773) 495-9615
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 20 students
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Location
Miles
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Fenwick High School
(Catholic)
505 Washington Blvd
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 948-0332
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 948-0332
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,101 students Sports: 18
Trinity High School
All-girls (Catholic)
7574 Division St
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 771-8383
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 771-8383
2.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
5088 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 261-7505
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 261-7505
2.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Austin Career Education Center
Alternative School
5352 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-6988
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-6988
2.5 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 63 students
Walther Christian Academy ![Walther Christian Academy Photo - Science class in the Science & Technology Wing]( "Walther Christian Academy Photo - Science class in the Science & Technology Wing")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
900 Chicago Avenue
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-0404
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-0404
2.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 242 students Avg. class size: 80 students Sports: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Ascension Catholic School ![Ascension Catholic School Photo - Ascension School, a vibrant ministry of Ascension Parish, proudly provides an excellent education that responds to the needs of its students. Ascension School incorporates Catholic faith beliefs and values through skillful teaching, prayer, worship and service to others. In this school children and families experience community in an atmosphere of LOVE, KINDNESS & RESPECT.]( "Ascension Catholic School Photo - Ascension School, a vibrant ministry of Ascension Parish, proudly provides an excellent education that responds to the needs of its students. Ascension School incorporates Catholic faith beliefs and values through skillful teaching, prayer, worship and service to others. In this school children and families experience community in an atmosphere of LOVE, KINDNESS & RESPECT.")
(Catholic)
601 Van Buren St
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-7282
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-7282
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 394 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Lectura Montessori School
Montessori School
6823 W Rossevelt Rd
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 393-6012
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 393-6012
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 44 students
West Suburban Montessori School ![West Suburban Montessori School Photo]( "West Suburban Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
1039 S East Ave
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 848-2662
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 848-2662
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Tuition listed
La Casa Montessori School
Montessori School
514 Adams St
Oak Park, IL 60304
(773) 495-9615
Oak Park, IL 60304
(773) 495-9615
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 20 students
Intercultural Montessori Language School of Oak Park ![Intercultural Montessori Language School of Oak Park Photo]( "Intercultural Montessori Language School of Oak Park Photo")
Montessori School
301 S. Ridgeland Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 848-6626
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 848-6626
1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 80 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ascension Catholic School ![Ascension Catholic School Photo - Ascension School, a vibrant ministry of Ascension Parish, proudly provides an excellent education that responds to the needs of its students. Ascension School incorporates Catholic faith beliefs and values through skillful teaching, prayer, worship and service to others. In this school children and families experience community in an atmosphere of LOVE, KINDNESS & RESPECT.]( "Ascension Catholic School Photo - Ascension School, a vibrant ministry of Ascension Parish, proudly provides an excellent education that responds to the needs of its students. Ascension School incorporates Catholic faith beliefs and values through skillful teaching, prayer, worship and service to others. In this school children and families experience community in an atmosphere of LOVE, KINDNESS & RESPECT.")
(Catholic)
601 Van Buren St
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-7282
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-7282
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 394 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Lectura Montessori School
Montessori School
6823 W Rossevelt Rd
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 393-6012
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 393-6012
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 44 students
West Suburban Montessori School ![West Suburban Montessori School Photo]( "West Suburban Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
1039 S East Ave
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 848-2662
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 848-2662
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Tuition listed
Chosen Ones Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
848 Ferdinand Ave
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 657-4233
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 657-4233
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
Montessori Language Academy ![Montessori Language Academy Photo - Solar System Work]( "Montessori Language Academy Photo - Solar System Work")
Montessori School
314 Circle Avenue
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 771-5030
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 771-5030
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 25 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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3731 Lawrence Dr
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6500
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6500
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2621 Springdale Cir
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(630) 428-6300
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6300
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(630) 428-6700
Naperville, IL 60540
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(630) 393-9413
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 393-9413
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(630) 213-5550
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(630) 213-5550
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