Spark Montessori in Chicago, IL, enrolls 40 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian Montessori program within a large city community.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 6 teachers supporting early childhood education.
Approximately 14% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity in this city–based Montessori school.
Spark Montessori offers co–educational early learning programs with an enrollment that includes 7 students in kindergarten.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Spark Montessori?
The application deadline for Spark Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Spark Montessori is Lawrence Hall School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kalina Preschool & Kindergarten (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kalina Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
4100 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 604-8345
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 604-8345
0.3 miles
Gr: K | 24 students Tuition listed
Lawrence Hall School
Special Education School
4833 N Francisco Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 727-6280
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 727-6280
0.6 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 42 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5
Queen Of Angels Elementary School
(Catholic)
4520 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 769-4211
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 769-4211
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chicago Jewish Day School ![Chicago Jewish Day School Photo]( "Chicago Jewish Day School Photo")
(Jewish)
3730 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rainbow School Daycare
Daycare / Preschool
3250 W Irving Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 478-8182
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 478-8182
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lawrence Hall School
Special Education School
4833 N Francisco Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 727-6280
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 727-6280
0.6 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 42 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5
3633 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-3600
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-3600
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 942 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
Gateway to Learning
Special Education School
4925 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 784-3200
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 784-3200
0.9 miles
Gr: 5-12 Avg. class size: 10 students
Thresholds High School
Special Education School
4219 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 537-3280
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 537-3280
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students
4219 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 472-3177
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 472-3177
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lawrence Hall School
Special Education School
4833 N Francisco Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 727-6280
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 727-6280
0.6 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 42 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5
Queen Of Angels Elementary School
(Catholic)
4520 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 769-4211
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 769-4211
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chicago Jewish Day School ![Chicago Jewish Day School Photo]( "Chicago Jewish Day School Photo")
(Jewish)
3730 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gateway to Learning
Special Education School
4925 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 784-3200
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 784-3200
0.9 miles
Gr: 5-12 Avg. class size: 10 students
3900 N Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 463-6797
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 463-6797
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 688 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kalina Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
4100 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 604-8345
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 604-8345
0.3 miles
Gr: K | 24 students Tuition listed
Queen Of Angels Elementary School
(Catholic)
4520 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 769-4211
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 769-4211
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chicago Jewish Day School ![Chicago Jewish Day School Photo]( "Chicago Jewish Day School Photo")
(Jewish)
3730 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rainbow School Daycare
Daycare / Preschool
3250 W Irving Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 478-8182
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 478-8182
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
Adler Schools
Daycare / Preschool
2239 W. Lawrence Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 728-1200
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 728-1200
0.9 miles
Gr: NS | 22 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Quick Facts
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150 N Schmidt Rd
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-9300
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-9300
9200.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 636 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Briarcliffe Blvd
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 545-3300
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 545-3300
9200.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Blair Ln
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-6340
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-6340
9200.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 850 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Short St
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 493-8300
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 493-8300
9200.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Gladstone Dr
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 893-5750
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 893-5750
9200.8 miles
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