Where Futures Ignite:

Empowering Changemakers with Academic Excellence

An open enrollment, free public Montessori school for children ages 3 to 14 living within the Chicago city limits.

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Our Mission and Vision

Through the unwavering commitment to the Montessori method, we nurture and educate each student's potential, identity, academic strengths, and lived experiences, fostering growth and inspiring meaningful change within themselves and their communities.


Our vision is to eliminate barriers to Montessori education, empowering students to become socially responsible individuals and agents of personal and Community transformation.

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Why The Montessori School of Englewood?

Montessori embodies academic excellence

In a Montessori setting, academic excellence goes beyond traditional benchmarks and focuses on cultivating a deep, lasting understanding of concepts and fostering critical life skills.

We emphasize more than just academics

At our school, we focus on more than just academics by fostering a well-rounded approach to learning. Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to introduce essential skills at the right moments when children are best prepared to absorb and grow. This approach promotes both intellectual and personal development.

We're a Community

We view our relationship with you as a partnership, working together for the benefit of your child.

Our Programs

How to Apply

View our classrooms and learn more about Montessori education.

After your tour you’re invited to apply for your child.

Meet other new parents and connect with us on social media to get acquainted with our community.

Blog

Our Montessori Bookshelf: Water Connects Us
March 30, 2026
Adult reading a picture book with a child, encouraging curiosity through shared reading.
Children using Montessori racks and tubes to explore long division hands-on.
March 23, 2026
Montessori children experience long division in a concrete and meaningful way. This post shares how hands-on materials help children understand place value and build confidence with complex math.
Teacher reading with young children, modeling attentive adult presence in early learning.
March 16, 2026
A child’s early learning is shaped by the presence of the adults around them. This post explores how mindful movement, language, and boundaries support security and independence in the early years.
Child using color-coded word cards to explore pronouns in a Montessori language activity.
March 9, 2026
Children in Montessori discover how language works through movement and hands-on exploration. Learn how pronouns are understood naturally before formal grammar rules are introduced.
Newborn baby sleeping peacefully, illustrating Montessori-inspired healthy infant sleep.
March 2, 2026
Sleep is a skill children develop with support, trust, and preparation. This reflection explores how Montessori philosophy aligns with sleep science to support healthy rest for children and parents.
Montessori guide and child reflect together during a one-on-one conference
February 23, 2026
Discover how child-guide conferences strengthen relationships, support reflection, and help Montessori children take ownership of their learning.
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If you think your child would thrive in a Montessori environment, give us a call or schedule a tour online. We would love for you to visit our school and learn more.

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