Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Guidepost Montessori At South Naperville
About the School
- Guidepost Montessori is a network of authentic Montessori schools serving children from infancy through kindergarten.
- Our thoughtfully prepared classrooms are designed to nurture each child’s natural curiosity and help them build the independence, confidence, and capability to thrive in school and beyond.
- Through hands-on learning, meaningful work, and individualized guidance, children are encouraged to explore at their own pace, develop a deep love of learning, and become active participants in their own growth.
- At select Guidepost Montessori locations, families can also choose Spanish and/or Mandarin Immersion programs, offering children the opportunity to develop a second language through their everyday Montessori experience.
- Discover what authentic Montessori education can offer your child at Guidepost Montessori.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
2019
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Guidepost Naperville is part of an international network of Montessori schools dedicated to helping children grow through joyful learning. Our school in Naperville offers a nurturing and educational environment for infants (6 to 18 months), toddlers (18 to 36 months), and young children (3 to 6 years old). Early childhood years are the most critical time in your child's development. These years are foundational in shaping your child's future health, well-being, and happiness at school and home. Montessori education provides your child with the tools to navigate lifelong learning. Are you searching for a day care, preschool, or kindergarten in Naperville, IL? You may want to consider Guidepost Montessori. The day care years correspond to our 'Nido' program, the preschool years correspond to our ‘Toddler’ program, and the kindergarten years correspond to our 'Children's House' program. With Montessori's emphasis on helping children grow through joyful learning, Guidepost at Naperville can provide a nurturing environment for your child and prepare them for success at elementary school, and beyond.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Nobel Laureate -
- Taylor Swift, Musician -
- Steph Curry, NBA Champion -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Guidepost Montessori At South Naperville often compared to?
Guidepost Montessori At South Naperville is often viewed alongside schools like Kla Schools Of Plainfield by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Guidepost Montessori At South Naperville?
Guidepost Montessori At South Naperville famous alumni include: Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Nobel Laureate, Taylor Swift, Musician and Steph Curry, NBA Champion.
When is the application deadline for Guidepost Montessori At South Naperville?
The application deadline for Guidepost Montessori At South Naperville is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Guidepost Montessori At South Naperville located?
Guidepost Montessori At South Naperville is located in the Naperville Park District neighborhood of Naperville, IL. There are 27 other private schools located in Naperville Park District.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: Guidepost Montessori At South Naperville vs. Kla Schools Of Plainfield
The nearest high school to Guidepost Montessori At South Naperville is Covenant Classical School (5.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Calvary Christian School: Infant - 8th Grade (4.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kla Schools Of Plainfield (1.7 miles away)
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Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 170 students
Daycare / Preschool
12456 S Van Dyke Rd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 617-9552
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 169 students
Daycare / Preschool
3040 Reflection Dr
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 848-1122
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 127 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
1032 104th Street
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 355-5665
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1852 95th St
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 904-7035
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Montessori School
2332 Simsbury Ct
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 854-2685
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: K-10 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 23
Christian
1571 Oswego Road
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 983-7500
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Special Education School
1500 W Ogden Ave
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 570-7948
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
445 Jackson Ave.
Naperville, IL 60540
(331) 260-0334
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 84 students
Special Education School
1220 Bond St
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 355-0200
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
1451 Raymond Drive
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 637-9622
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 222 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Assembly of God
9s200 Route 59
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 375-8600
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 139 students
Daycare / Preschool
724 N Center Blvd
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 306-0307
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1550 Modaff Road
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 355-6607
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students
Catholic
15629 S Route 59
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-3953
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: K-10 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 23
Christian
1571 Oswego Road
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 983-7500
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 170 students
Daycare / Preschool
12456 S Van Dyke Rd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 617-9552
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 169 students
Daycare / Preschool
3040 Reflection Dr
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 848-1122
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 127 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
1032 104th Street
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 355-5665
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1852 95th St
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 904-7035
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Montessori School
2332 Simsbury Ct
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 854-2685
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Special Education School
503 Chicago Rd
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5143
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5143
9160.2 miles
Special Education School
413 Chicago Rd
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5164
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5164
9160.2 miles
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
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413 Chicago Rd
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5164
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5164
9160.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
503 Chicago Rd
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5143
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5143
9160.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 116 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8411 Fox River Dr, Millbrook J
Newark, IL 60541
(630) 553-5435
Newark, IL 60541
(630) 553-5435
9161.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 89 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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