Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
South Loop Montessori School
About the School
- South Loop Montessori School in Chicago, IL, serves 130 students from pre–kindergarten through 3rd grade in a nonsectarian, city–based Montessori program.
- Founded in 2012, this school operates within the Chicago Loop neighborhood, providing early childhood education in a large city environment.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 33:1 with 4 full–time teachers supporting its enrolled students.
- Approximately 23% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.
- South Loop Montessori School is part of Chicago's private school landscape, offering Montessori education in a co–educational setting without religious affiliation.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2012
Student Body
Total Students
130 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$2,785 per month
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for South Loop Montessori School?
The application deadline for South Loop Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is South Loop Montessori School located?
South Loop Montessori School is located in the Chicago Loop neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 5 other private schools located in Chicago Loop.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to South Loop Montessori School is British International School of Chicago-South Loop (0.2 miles away)
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Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13
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(312) 675-0056
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Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 386-1560
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-12
Vocational/Technical School
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Chicago, IL 60603
(800) 232-7242
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 42 students
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Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 913-1557
Distance: 0.2 mi
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Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13
161 West 9th Street
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 998-2472
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-12
Vocational/Technical School
36 S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603
(800) 232-7242
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1550 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
Distance: 0.8 mi
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Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 17
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(312) 643-0091
Distance: 1.3 mi
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Avg. class size: 20 students
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1814 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 563-1746
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 799 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13
161 West 9th Street
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 998-2472
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 216 students
800 S Wells St Ste 90
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 675-0056
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
1474 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 386-1560
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-12
Vocational/Technical School
36 S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603
(800) 232-7242
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1550 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 799 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13
161 West 9th Street
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 998-2472
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
1474 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 386-1560
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-12
Vocational/Technical School
36 S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603
(800) 232-7242
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 42 students
Daycare / Preschool
1501 South State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 913-1557
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1501 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 913-1557
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