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South Harper Montessori School

8358 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
South Harper Montessori School in Chicago, IL, offers a co鈥揺d, nonsectarian Montessori program for nursery school through pre鈥搆indergarten students in a central city community setting.
The school has an enrollment of 55 students, with 10 enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade, and a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 55:1.
Located in the Marynook neighborhood, South Harper Montessori is a member of the American Montessori Society and serves a diverse student body with 100% students of color.
The school operates with one full鈥搕ime teacher and provides early learning in a central city environment.
South Harper Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for diversity, reflecting its community demographic.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 55 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

South Harper Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Student Body

Total Students
55 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
South Harper Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for South Harper Montessori School?
The application deadline for South Harper Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is South Harper Montessori School located?
South Harper Montessori School is located in the Marynook neighborhood of Chicago, IL.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 55 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,798 for elementary schools and $19,279 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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