Keystone Montessori School (2026 Profile)

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Keystone Montessori School

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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

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
Other Montessori association(s)
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

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

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

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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 3/8/2022

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!

- Posted by Parent - George

5 9/2/2015

Keystone Montessori School definately provided my children with the best education they could have possible received. I highly recommend Keystone Montessori School.

- Posted by Parent - ernes

5 7/6/2015

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.

- Posted by Parent - steph

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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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