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#351 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 49% of private schools
Montessori School of Lake Forest
Elementary School · Lake Forest, IL
A private elementary school in Lake Forest, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
13700 W LAUREL DR, Lake Forest, IL 60045
- 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.
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Where Montessori School of Lake Forest sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average646/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Forest), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$225,551
Median home value
$899,200
Median rent
$2,321/mo
College educated
81.2%
Homeownership
89.2%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60045; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rondout Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Copeland Manor Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Lake Bluff Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 592 | Compare → |
| Oak Grove Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–8 | 2.4 mi | 926 | 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.
Montessori School of Lake Forest is listed in Lake Forest, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Montessori School of Lake Forest
Montessori School of Lake Forest is a private elementary school in Lake Forest, IL, serving approximately 70 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #351 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montessori School of Lake Forest
What grades does Montessori School of Lake Forest serve?
Montessori School of Lake Forest serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Montessori School of Lake Forest?
Montessori School of Lake Forest has an enrollment of approximately 70 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori School of Lake Forest?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori School of Lake Forest is 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 School of Lake Forest rank in IL?
Montessori School of Lake Forest ranks #351 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Montessori School of Lake Forest's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori School of Lake Forest has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Montessori School of Lake Forest a private school?
Yes, Montessori School of Lake Forest 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 School of Lake Forest a religious school?
No, Montessori School of Lake Forest is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 70
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 5.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Phone
- (847) 918-1000
- Area population (ZIP 60045)
- 20,957
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 60045; 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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