Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,566
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
West Suburban Montessori School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,566
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1988
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
School Motto
Education for Life
Student Body
Total Students
111 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,566
Tuition Notes
Rate for Extended Day under age 5. Tuition varies based on child\'s age and program selected. See www.wsms.org/tuition-and-fees for full details.
School Notes
- WSMS offers a rich educational curriculum geared toward the whole child, quality instruction by caring classroom guides who are accredited by the Association Montessori Internationale.
- For over 30 years, families have chosen to become part of our vibrant community.
- West Suburban Montessori School's mission is to ignite a lifelong curiosity for learning.
- West Suburban Montessori School strongly supports the core Montessori principal that children teach themselves, with the teacher functioning as a guide.
- Our well-equipped, well-organized environment allows children to act spontaneously but purposefully.
- Children work quietly and intently, building concentration and self-discipline.
- WSMS offers a rich educational curriculum geared toward the whole child, quality instruction by caring classroom instructors who are accredited by the Association Montessori Internationale, and an optional childcare program for enrolled students that meets the varying needs of working parents and caregivers.
- For over 30 years, families have chosen to become part of our vibrant community.
- West Suburban Montessori School's mission is to ignite a lifelong curiosity for learning.
- West Suburban Montessori School strongly supports the core Montessori principal that children teach themselves, with the teacher functioning as a guide.
- Our well-equipped, well-organized environment allows children to act spontaneously but purposefully.
- Children work quietly and intently, building concentration and self-discipline.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does West Suburban Montessori School cost?
West Suburban Montessori School's tuition is approximately $11,566 for private students.
When is the application deadline for West Suburban Montessori School?
The application deadline for West Suburban Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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