The Village Children's Academy in Westmont, IL, offers Montessori education for grades PK through 5 in a suburban setting with a total enrollment of 87 students.
Founded in 1994, this co鈥揺d, nonsectarian school is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
The school has 2 teachers and a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 44:1, serving a student body that is 43% students of color.
It provides early childhood education with an emphasis on Montessori methods within the Westmont community.
The school operates alongside several other private schools in the area, including Holy Trinity School and St.
Mary Of Gostyn Catholic School, which have lower student鈥搕eacher ratios.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 87 students
- 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-5
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
87 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Village Children's Academy?
The application deadline for The Village Children's Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to The Village Children's Academy is Fusion Academy Oak Brook (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Holy Trinity School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Creme De La Creme - Westmont (0.9 miles away)
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Location
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Creme De La Creme - Westmont
Daycare / Preschool
501 Oakmont Ln
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 455-9510
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 455-9510
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
108 S Linden Ave
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 971-0184
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 971-0184
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Oakbrook KinderCare ![Oakbrook KinderCare Photo - Dramatic play time in our toddler room is always a blast!]( "Oakbrook KinderCare Photo - Dramatic play time in our toddler room is always a blast!")
Daycare / Preschool
1111 Pasquinelli Dr. #300
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 654-4878
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 654-4878
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 66 students Tuition listed
St. Mary Of Gostyn Catholic School
(Catholic)
440 Prairie Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-6155
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-6155
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9
66 Norfolk Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 323-1642
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 323-1642
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Avg. class size: 30 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Fusion Academy Oak Brook ![Fusion Academy Oak Brook Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Oak Brook Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
3041 Butterfield Road, Suite 200
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(877) 673-8893
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(877) 673-8893
2.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
631 E Hickory St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Montini Catholic High School ![Montini Catholic High School Photo]( "Montini Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
19W070 16th Street
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 627-6930
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 627-6930
3.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 547 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 51 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
300 W Highridge Rd
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 941-8800
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 941-8800
4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 465 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chesterton Academy Of Holy Family
(Catholic)
3922 Howard Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558
(224) 601-6390
Western Springs, IL 60558
(224) 601-6390
4.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
108 S Linden Ave
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 971-0184
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 971-0184
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Avg. class size: 15 students
St. Mary Of Gostyn Catholic School
(Catholic)
440 Prairie Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-6155
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-6155
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9
66 Norfolk Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 323-1642
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 323-1642
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Avg. class size: 30 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph ![St. Joseph Photo]( "St. Joseph Photo")
(Catholic)
4832 Highland Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 969-4306
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 969-4306
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 422 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Seton Montessori School ![Seton Montessori School Photo]( "Seton Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
5728 Virginia Avenue
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 655-1066
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 655-1066
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Creme De La Creme - Westmont
Daycare / Preschool
501 Oakmont Ln
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 455-9510
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 455-9510
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
108 S Linden Ave
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 971-0184
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 971-0184
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Oakbrook KinderCare ![Oakbrook KinderCare Photo - Dramatic play time in our toddler room is always a blast!]( "Oakbrook KinderCare Photo - Dramatic play time in our toddler room is always a blast!")
Daycare / Preschool
1111 Pasquinelli Dr. #300
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 654-4878
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 654-4878
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 66 students Tuition listed
St. Mary Of Gostyn Catholic School
(Catholic)
440 Prairie Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-6155
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-6155
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9
66 Norfolk Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 323-1642
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 323-1642
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Avg. class size: 30 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Waterford Rd
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5010
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5010
9178.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 490 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Hawksley Ln
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5001
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5001
9178.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1500 Sullivan Rd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-5053
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-5053
9178.9 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 656 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 608-5900
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 608-5900
9179.1 miles
Gr: K-12
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3501 Hapner Way
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8100
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8100
9179.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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