Guidepost Montessori At West Loop Photo #3 - We serve children from 12 weeks old through Primary/Kindergarten ages. Our Montessori classrooms foster independence, nurturing each child's practical life skills, emotional and social development, and foundational knowledge. Our classrooms provide a knowledge-rich environment designed for child-led exploration.

Guidepost Montessori At West Loop

Offering programs from infancy to kindergarten, our Montessori school in West Loop nurtures opportunities to learn, explore, and grow in a safe environment.
We offer year-round programming and rolling admissions into our programs to meet the needs of your family.
Discover more about our accredited, authentic Montessori school with a tour today.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 72 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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Guidepost Montessori At West Loop ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
2019

Student Body

Total Students
72 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Guidepost Montessori At West Loop Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Guidepost West Loop is part of an international network of Montessori schools dedicated to helping children grow through joyful learning. Our school in West Loop offers a nurturing and educational environment for infants (6 weeks to 14 months), toddlers (14 to 36 months), and young children (3 to 6 years old). Early childhood years are the most critical time in your child's development. These years are foundational in shaping your child's future health, well-being, and happiness at school and home. Montessori education provides your child with the tools to navigate lifelong learning. Are you searching for a day care, preschool, or kindergarten in Chicago, IL? You may want to consider Guidepost Montessori. The day care years correspond to our 'Nido' program, the preschool years correspond to our ‘Toddler’ program, and the kindergarten years correspond to our 'Children's House' program. With Montessori's emphasis on helping children grow through joyful learning, Guidepost at West Loop can provide a nurturing environment for your child and prepare them for success at elementary school, and beyond.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Guidepost Montessori At West Loop?
The application deadline for Guidepost Montessori At West Loop is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Guidepost Montessori At West Loop located?
Guidepost Montessori At West Loop is located in the Fulton Market neighborhood of Chicago, IL.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 72 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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