Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The Village Children's Academy
About the School
- The Village Children's Academy in Westmont, IL, offers Montessori education for grades PK through 5 in a suburban setting with a total enrollment of 87 students.
- Founded in 1994, this co–ed, nonsectarian school is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
- The school has 2 teachers and a student–teacher ratio of 44:1, serving a student body that is 43% students of color.
- It provides early childhood education with an emphasis on Montessori methods within the Westmont community.
- The school operates alongside several other private schools in the area, including Holy Trinity School and St. Mary Of Gostyn Catholic School, which have lower student–teacher ratios.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
87 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Village Children's Academy?
The application deadline for The Village Children's Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to The Village Children's Academy is Fusion Academy Oak Brook (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Holy Trinity School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Creme De La Creme - Westmont (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Daycare / Preschool
501 Oakmont Ln
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 455-9510
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students
Catholic
108 S Linden Ave
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 971-0184
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 66 students
Daycare / Preschool
1111 Pasquinelli Dr. #300
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 654-4878
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
440 Prairie Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-6155
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Catholic
66 Norfolk Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 323-1642
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
3041 Butterfield Road, Suite 200
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Seventh Day Adventist
631 E Hickory St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 547 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 51
Catholic
19W070 16th Street
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 627-6930
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 465 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 17
Islamic
300 W Highridge Rd
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 941-8800
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students
Catholic
3922 Howard Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558
(224) 601-6390
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students
Catholic
108 S Linden Ave
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 971-0184
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
440 Prairie Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-6155
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Catholic
66 Norfolk Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 323-1642
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 422 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 24
Catholic
4832 Highland Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 969-4306
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students
Montessori School
5728 Virginia Avenue
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 655-1066
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Daycare / Preschool
501 Oakmont Ln
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 455-9510
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students
Catholic
108 S Linden Ave
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 971-0184
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 66 students
Daycare / Preschool
1111 Pasquinelli Dr. #300
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 654-4878
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
440 Prairie Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-6155
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Catholic
66 Norfolk Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 323-1642
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(630) 301-5010
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5010
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Gr: 6-8 | 490 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
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1600 Hawksley Ln
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5001
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5001
9178.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1500 Sullivan Rd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-5053
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-5053
9178.9 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 656 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
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4209 State Route 71
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(630) 608-5900
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 608-5900
9179.1 miles
Gr: K-12
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
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3501 Hapner Way
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8100
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8100
9179.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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