Very Good
#101 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 14% of private schools
Montessori Academy of Chicago
Elementary School · Chicago, IL
A private elementary school in Chicago, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1335 W RANDOLPH ST, Chicago, IL 60607
- 4.7:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Montessori Academy of Chicago sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 95Walker's Paradise
- Transit 76Excellent Transit
- Bike 92Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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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
$126,307
Median home value
$494,300
Median rent
$2,333/mo
College educated
80.9%
Homeownership
41.6%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60607; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori Academy of ChicagoPrivate · tuition | 7.7 | PK–8 | 0.0 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Intercultural Montessori Language SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| Guidepost Montessori at West LoopPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Rudolph Elem Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 29 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Montessori Academy of Chicago is listed in Chicago, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Montessori Academy of Chicago
Montessori Academy of Chicago is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 56 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #101 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montessori Academy of Chicago
What grades does Montessori Academy of Chicago serve?
Montessori Academy of Chicago serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Montessori Academy of Chicago?
Montessori Academy of Chicago has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Academy of Chicago?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori Academy of Chicago is 4.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Montessori Academy of Chicago rank in IL?
Montessori Academy of Chicago ranks #101 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Montessori Academy of Chicago's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori Academy of Chicago has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Montessori Academy of Chicago a private school?
Yes, Montessori Academy of Chicago 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 Montessori Academy of Chicago a religious school?
No, Montessori Academy of Chicago is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 56
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (312) 243-0977
- Area population (ZIP 60607)
- 30,197
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 31
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 60607; 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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