Located in Northbrook, IL, Northbrook Montessori School serves 18 students in preschool through first grade in a suburban community setting.
Founded in 2015, the school operates as a nonsectarian Montessori program with membership in the American Montessori Society.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 18:1 with one full鈥搕ime teacher supporting early childhood and first鈥揼rade students.
The student body is comprised of approximately 57% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the small enrollment.
Northbrook Montessori School offers programs aligned with the Montessori approach for families seeking an early learning option in a suburb near larger metropolitan areas.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 18 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-1
Year Founded
2015
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
57%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Free the child's potential, and you will transform the child into the world
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Northbrook Montessori School?
The application deadline for Northbrook Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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