South Harper Montessori School (2026-27 Profile)

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South Harper Montessori School

8358 S Stony Island Ave Chicago, IL 60617

Tel: (773) 734-0375

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

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About the School

South Harper Montessori School in Chicago, IL, offers a coâ€“ed, nonsectarian Montessori program for nursery school through preâ€“kindergarten 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 studentâ€“teacher 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 fullâ€“time 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 (2026-27)

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

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	South Harper Montessori School
Pre-K	45
Kind	10

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Student Body

Total Students

55 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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The application deadline for South Harper Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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South Harper Montessori School is located in the Marynook neighborhood of Chicago, IL.

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