Park View Montessori School - Mount Prospect vs. Science Academy Of Chicago
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School Overview
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Overview
Park View Montessori is an independent Montessori school licensed by the Department of Children and Family Services. It is located in Mt. Prospect in Chicago's Northwest Suburbs, and it strives to create an enriched environment so children are inspired to reach their highest potential using the Montessori philosophy of education. This fosters a strong sense of community and respect for self, others, and the environment, which builds a strong academic foundation for a lifetime of learning.
SAC offers accelerated STREAM education and is a college preparatory school serving students from Prek-3 to 8th grade.
Our diverse staff and faculty are fully certified educators and administrators that are dedicated to providing every child at SAC with an accelerated STREAM curriculum, extracurricular activities, and the opportunities to be involved in SAC's expansion.
We encourage all interested parents and families to inquire about information, come see SAC for yourself, and make a lasting investment in your child's future through our affordable and accelerated STREAM private education.
Grades Offered
NS-K
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
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No
Year Founded
1976
2000
Students Body
Total Students
195 students
186 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
43%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
84
-
Pre-K Students
80
-
Kindergarten Students
30
32
Grade 1 Students
-
26
Grade 2 Students
-
20
Grade 3 Students
-
18
Grade 4 Students
-
14
Grade 5 Students
-
15
Grade 6 Students
-
18
Grade 7 Students
-
13
Grade 8 Students
1
30
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
18 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
80%
Average Class Size
15
12
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:10
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(khaki pants and embroidered polo)
(khaki pants and embroidered polo)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$19,320
$10,750
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies depending on the program.
There is a payment plan of ten installments.
Acceptance Rate
95%
95%
Admissions Director
Kathy English
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Admissions Associate
Irena Nikolic
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
2
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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16
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Advance Science Team, American Math League, Animal Club, Arts & Crafts, Chess Club, Coding Club, Community Club, Computer Technology, Drama Club, Folk Dance Club, Mad Science, Piano Club, Primary Grades: Puppets & Story Time, Robotics, Spanish, Violin Club