Montessori schools in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago has 48 Montessori schools in our directory. 10 are AMS- or AMI-accredited — the clearest sign you're getting the real Montessori method, not a "Montessori-inspired" program. Cost ranges from 5 public / tuition-free options. Estimate your cost →
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Frequently asked about Montessori in Chicago
How many Montessori schools are in Chicago, Illinois? ⌃
There are 48 Montessori schools in Chicago, Illinois, listed in the Montessori Schools Near Me directory at https://montessorischoolsnearme.app/states/illinois/chicago.
Are there AMS-accredited Montessori schools in Chicago, Illinois? ⌃
Yes — Chicago has 5 AMS-accredited Montessori schools: Beverly Montessori School, Brickton Montessori School, Intercultural Montessori Language School - Chicago Campus. AMS-accredited is the highest tier of the American Montessori Society pathway.
Is there an AMI-affiliated Montessori school in Chicago, Illinois? ⌃
Yes — 2 schools in Chicago are listed in the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI/USA) directory: Chicago Montessori, Gateway Montessori School.
Is there a public Montessori school in Chicago, Illinois? ⌃
Yes — Chicago has 5 public or charter Montessori programs: Henry R. Clissold Elementary School Montessori Program, Montessori School of Englewood, Oglesby Elementary School.
What is the highest-rated Montessori school in Chicago, Illinois? ⌃
Based on Google Places reviews (minimum 10 ratings), Tiny Tots Villa Montessori is the highest-rated Montessori school in Chicago with a 5.0 average from 47 reviews.
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