Prairie Land Montessori in Chicago, IL, offers co–ed Montessori programs for preschool (PK) and kindergarten students in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
The school enrolls 56 students across all grades, including 3 K–12 students, with a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 supported by 11 full–time teachers.
Located in a large city community, Prairie Land Montessori provides early learning programs aligned with Montessori educational principles.
Tuition details are not specified; however, Chicago private elementary school tuition averages $13,895, providing local cost context.
Nearby private schools offer diverse grade spans and student populations, with Prairie Land Montessori focusing specifically on early childhood education.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
56 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Prairie Land Montessori?
The application deadline for Prairie Land Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Prairie Land Montessori is German International School Chicago (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Andrew School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lakeview Preschool Academy (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lakeview Preschool Academy
Daycare / Preschool
3536 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 857-0029
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 857-0029
0.2 miles
Gr: K | 4 students
1710 W Addison Street
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 248-2500
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 248-2500
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
3900 N Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 463-6797
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 463-6797
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 688 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1726 W Berteau Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-3000
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-3000
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 196 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
St. Luke Academy
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1500 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 472-3837
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 472-3837
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1726 W Berteau Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-3000
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-3000
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 196 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
Thresholds High School
Special Education School
4219 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 537-3280
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 537-3280
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students
4219 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 472-3177
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 472-3177
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students
4437 N Seeley Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 561-6576
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 561-6576
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
3633 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-3600
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-3600
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 942 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1710 W Addison Street
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 248-2500
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 248-2500
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
3900 N Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 463-6797
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 463-6797
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 688 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1726 W Berteau Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-3000
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-3000
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 196 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
St. Luke Academy
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1500 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 472-3837
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 472-3837
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chicago Montessori
Montessori School
1713 W Cullom Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 525-4358
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 525-4358
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 124 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lakeview Preschool Academy
Daycare / Preschool
3536 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 857-0029
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 857-0029
0.2 miles
Gr: K | 4 students
1710 W Addison Street
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 248-2500
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 248-2500
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
3900 N Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 463-6797
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 463-6797
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 688 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1726 W Berteau Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-3000
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-3000
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 196 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
St. Luke Academy
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1500 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 472-3837
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 472-3837
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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