Cardinal Bernardin Montessori Academy (Closed 2022)

1651 W Diversey Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60614

The Cardinal Bernardin Early Childhood Center is a regional archdiocesan school and a ministry of the Archdiocese of Chicago, Office of Catholic Schools.We offer a variety of educational opportunities for infants, toddlers and children up to 9 years old.

We are proud to be one of the few Chicago area schools to offer Montessori classes in a Catholic environment as well as support for children with special needs.

Our programs include classes for parents and/or caregivers with infants and toddlers, transition classes for 3 year-old, full day preschool, kindergarten, and primary grade classes.

We also offer Extended Day programs before and after school at our St.

Bonaventure campus. Class sizes are limited to approximately 20 children with a teacher and assistant.

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4

Student Body

Total Students

106 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

19%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

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 Cardinal Bernardin Montessori Academy?

The application deadline for Cardinal Bernardin Montessori Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

People that viewed Cardinal Bernardin Montessori Academy also viewed these schools: Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts, St. Josaphat School, St. Clement School, St. Mary Of The Angels School and St. Helen School.

The nearest high school to Cardinal Bernardin Montessori Academy is French-american School Of Chicago (1.4 miles away)

The nearest elementary school and preschool is Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts (0.4 miles away)

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