Montessori Connection West in Highland Park, IL, serves 66 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a suburban community setting.
The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 22:1 and employs 3 teachers to support early childhood education.
This nonsectarian Montessori school enrolls a student body that is approximately 33% students of color.
Montessori Connection West is a member of the American Montessori Society and follows a casual dress code policy.
The school is located near other Montessori and private early learning programs within the Highland Park and Northbrook areas.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
66 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Montessori Connection West?
The application deadline for Montessori Connection West is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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