Southwest Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten (2026 Profile)

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Southwest Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten

8620 S Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60620

Tel: (773) 224-5437

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Southwest Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten serves 16 students in grades Kindergarten, is a member of the Other Montessori association(s).

The student:teacher of Southwest Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten is 5:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Christian.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Kindergarten
Enrollment: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Southwest Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other Montessori association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten

Year Founded

1999

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

16 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 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

What schools are Southwest Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten often compared to?

Southwest Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten is often viewed alongside schools like South Harper Montessori School, Oakpark Montessori School by visitors of our site.

When is the application deadline for Southwest Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten?

The application deadline for Southwest Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Southwest Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten located?

Southwest Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten is located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other private schools located in Auburn Gresham.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Kindergarten
Enrollment: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,813 for elementary schools and $19,330 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).