Very Good
#195 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 27% of private schools
Country Meadows Montessori School
Elementary School · Gurnee, IL
A private elementary school in Gurnee, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
6151 WASHINGTON ST, Gurnee, IL 60031
- 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
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Where Country Meadows Montessori School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,410/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,008
Median home value
$322,300
Median rent
$1,601/mo
College educated
53.8%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Intermediate SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 4–5 | 1.0 mi | 974 | Compare → |
| Woodland Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 582 | Compare → |
| Woodland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 1–3 | 1.1 mi | 1,436 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Country Meadows Montessori School is listed in Gurnee, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Country Meadows Montessori School
Country Meadows Montessori School is a private elementary school in Gurnee, IL, serving approximately 66 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #195 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Country Meadows Montessori School
What grades does Country Meadows Montessori School serve?
Country Meadows Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Country Meadows Montessori School?
Country Meadows Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 66 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Country Meadows Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Country Meadows Montessori School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Country Meadows Montessori School rank in IL?
Country Meadows Montessori School ranks #195 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Country Meadows Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Country Meadows Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Country Meadows Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Country Meadows Montessori School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Country Meadows Montessori School a religious school?
No, Country Meadows Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 66
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Phone
- (847) 244-9352
- Area population (ZIP 60031)
- 37,208
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60031; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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