We offer a Montessori program that balances the social and emotional growth of the child with the pursuit of academic excellence.
Our classrooms are multi-age, with a three-year-cycle that truly benefits the child`s ability to develop at his own pace, while allowing the relationship with the teacher to flourish.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 209 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1961
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 5, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
209 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
Average Class Size
20 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by program. Please see website for details: www.alcuin.org and select Admissions.
Admissions Director
Alejandra Valera
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
After School ChessChess Scholars
Engineering For Kids
School Notes
We invite you to explore Alcuin Montessori and experience for
yourself the joy in the eyes of our students and the pride on the
faces of our faculty and staff. We offer a Montessori
program,for children ages 0-14 that balances the social and
emotionalgrowth of the child with the pursuit of academic
excellence.
Our classrooms are multi-age with a three-year-cycle that truly benefits children's ability to develop at their own pace, while allowing the relationship with the teacher to flourish. The goal of our program is to guide your children in their developmentof independence, self-knowledge, academic discovery and an internal desire for life-long learning.
With two campuses in Oak Park, we offer:
Our classrooms are multi-age with a three-year-cycle that truly benefits children's ability to develop at their own pace, while allowing the relationship with the teacher to flourish. The goal of our program is to guide your children in their developmentof independence, self-knowledge, academic discovery and an internal desire for life-long learning.
With two campuses in Oak Park, we offer:
- All Year Infant birth-14 months
- All Year Toddler 15-35 months
- Primary 3-6 years
- All Year Montessori (for ages 3-6)
- Junior Elementary 6-9 years
- Sr. Elementary 9-12 years
- Middle School 12-14 years
- Before and after school care is available for students age 3-12.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Alcuin Montessori School offer?
Alcuin Montessori School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Swimming.
When is the application deadline for Alcuin Montessori School?
The application deadline for Alcuin Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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