Alcuin Montessori School at a Glance

Founded
September 6, 1961

Executive Director
Gina Gleason

Locations

• Preschool-6th: 324 North Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois
• Grades 7th-8th: 124 North Kenilworth, Oak Park, Illinois. We are walking distance from the Green Line Oak Park stop.
• All Day Infant and Toddler Care (Under Construction): 6900 Block of Roosevelt Road.

Grades/Programs
Preschool through 8th grade.

Geographic Representation
Families currently attending Alcuin Montessori come from Oak Park as well as Berwyn, Broadview, Brookfield, Chicago, Elmhurst, Elmwood Park, Forest Park, Glen Ellyn, Maywood, River Forest, and Riverside:

• 67% from Oak Park
• 7% from Chicago
• 7% from River Forest
• 8% from Berwyn
• 11% from Other Suburbs

Diversity
Student

• 17% Asian and Biracial
• 7.5% Black and Biracial
• 11.5% Latino and Biracial
• 64% White

Staff

• 11% Asian and Biracial
• 14% Black and Biracial
• 18% Latino and Biracial
• 57% White

Sample of High Schools Attended by Alcuin Grads
Oak Park/River Forest, Trinity High School, Fenwick High School, Chicago Academy for the Performing Arts, Lake Forest Academy, Whitney Young High School, Guerrin College Prep, Naperville Township High School, Ogden International School of Chicago

Faculty
100% of our lead teachers have bachelor’s degrees and Montessori certification from an accredited institution. Close to 80% have a master's degree.

Governance
The school is directed by a Board of Trustees comprised of current and former parents.

School Year
Academic year, September through June.

Tuition Assistance/Sliding Scale
We offer tuition assistance for families who qualify.

Food Policies
We are a nut-free facility. Children who stay all day bring their own lunch to school, or can order from Gourmet Gorilla and have it delivered to the school.

After School Care
We offer before and after school care (as late as 6:00 p.m.) for children ages three and up.

Safe Space
​​Alcuin Montessori promotes tolerance and acceptance throughout our school and provides a safe space as a support network for all. We will create an environment in which it is safe for people to express themselves and their individuality without consequence or judgment.  We hope to both educate and cultivate an attitude towards others marked by a generosity of spirit and acceptance, and welcome all students and families to our community.

State Recognition
We are recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education as a nonpublic school.

Memberships
American Montessori Society - Full Member
Association of Illinois Montessori Schools - Full Member
Independent Schools Association of Central States - Provisional Member (Currently undergoing accreditation)
     What does it mean to be accredited by ISACS?

Alcuin Montessori Upcoming Events ​

February

• February 8
  Valentine's Dance
• February 10
  Prospective Family Open House, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
• February 11 - 13
  AYM Conferences
• February 15
  Institute Day, AYM/DH Open
• February 18
  NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day, AYM/DH Open
  
• February 18
  AYM Conferences Continue
  
• February 19
  Parent/Child Class Visits, Toddler & Primary, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
• February 20
  ​Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.