Pathway Montessori (2026 Profile)

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Pathway Montessori

Pathway Montessori in Downers Grove, IL, serves 21 students in a preschool through kindergarten program within a suburban community.

Founded in 2007, this Montessori school offers a nonsectarian early learning program accredited by the American Montessori Society and a state or regional independent school association.

The school has a student–teacher ratio of 7:1, supported by three teachers for small–class instruction.

Approximately 33% of the student population represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within this Downers Grove preschool.

Pathway Montessori's tuition aligns with local private elementary school averages, providing an early childhood option in a large suburban setting.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 21 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

2007

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students

21 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

School Mascot: Owl

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 21 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Downers Grove, IL is $11,236 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).