Montessori School Of Western Springs (Top-Ranked �� School for 2026)

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Montessori School Of Western Springs

1500 Walker St
Western Springs, IL 60558

Montessori School Of Western Springs in Western Springs, IL, serves 32 students in preschool through kindergarten within a nonsectarian, suburban setting.

Founded in 1969, the school offers Montessori early learning programs consistent with American Montessori Society standards.

The student–teacher ratio of 32:1, reflecting a single teacher serving all enrolled students.

The student body includes 25 percent students of color, representing diversity within the local community.

The school ranks among the top 20 percent of Illinois private schools for the number of AP courses offered.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IL School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 32 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Montessori School Of Western Springs ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1969

Student Body

Total Students

32 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

25%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Montessori School Of Western Springs Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

32:1

National avg.:

Number of AP/Advanced Courses

15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Montessori School Of Western Springs ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Most AP courses offered.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IL School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 32 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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).

The average acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).