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Keystone Montessori School

7415 North Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
Keystone Montessori School was established in March 1994, as the result of the deep commitment of Victoria Shea, who in partnership with Montessori parents and teachers in the Oak Park/River Forest area, wished to provide an authentic Montessori education for children ages four months to adolescence.
Keystone is incorporated as a not-for-profit parent-teacher initiative and meets the standards established by the Association Montessori International (AMI).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 95 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1994

Student Body

Total Students
95 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
59%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Keystone Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$50 application fee
Application URL
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Keystone Montessori School?
The application deadline for Keystone Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (3 reviews)
5  
Great school that does a great job educating the students with the Montessori method. The staff is properly trained at approved Montessori facilities. Great place for kids!
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5  
Keystone Montessori School definately provided my children with the best education they could have possible received. I highly recommend Keystone Montessori School.
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5  
The staff at Keystone Montessori School really know how to create and encourage great community for the children. My children have gotten a great education here. I highly recommend them.
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 95 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $13,499 for elementary schools and $19,368 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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