Montessori is a time-tested method of education that engages your child`s natural curiosity through hands-on discovery for themselves at every age. We educate our children to be global citizens and tomorrow`s innovators and leaders.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1981
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
177 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Dependent on program, half-time/full-time, part-time, and extended care options
Admissions Director
Beth Huffman
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, Engineering Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Classes, Music classes
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Yoga
Chess Club, Engineering Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Classes, Music classes
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Yoga
School Notes
- ABOUT THE MONTESSORI METHOD A little over a hundred years ago, Maria Montessori, Italy`s first female physician, developed her philosophy of education based on observing stages of child development. She pioneered a new method of education by inventing a series of "self-correcting" materials.They might look like toys, but we call them works because each of these beautifully crafted materials has a specific purpose. These are like puzzles with only one solution that children discover for themselves by hands-on experimentation that`s as natural to them as playing. The role of the Montessori teacher is to guide the student in their exploration.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Crystal Lake Montessori School?
The application deadline for Crystal Lake Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last day for Middle School (12pm dismissal)
May 16, 2025 (Friday)
Last day for Elementary (12pm dismissal)
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
First day of School (All levels)
August 18, 2025 (Monday)
First day of School for Middle School
August 18, 2025 (Monday)
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