Virtual Tour for Primary through Middle School Programs

Due to COVID-19, and in order to keep our children and faculty safe, all tours will be conducted virtually until further notice, however... 

This virtual tour gives you a look at the wonderful things we have going on here. With programs for children ages three to 14, come and discover what makes Alcuin a Montessori tradition for over 60 years.

​Please view our videos and slideshows, see our Look Book, read our FAQ below, and then contact our Director of Admissions, Alejandra Valera, with any specific questions you may have.  We'd love to hear from you!

Tour FAQ:
What is your curriculum like?
​At Alcuin Montessori School, children learn at their own pace, immersing in subjects and activities designed to develop much more than academic skills. They develop a love of learning that prepares them to excel in the next level of education and beyond.  It's no surprise that a large percentage of our graduates take advanced placement courses in high school.  Click here to view our Curriculum Benchmark Document.  Click here to read our Middle School FAQ.

What is your admissions process?
Our admissions process is laid out fully here.

What about your faculty?
Our lead teachers have their Montessori certification from an accredited institution. All of our teachers, in Primary and beyond, have bachelor’s degrees and 70% have a master's degree.

Are you accredited?

• American Montessori Society - Full Accredited Member
• Independent Schools Association of Central States - Full Accredited Member​
• Fully licensed by DCFS

We are the only ISACS (Independent Schools Association of the Central States) and American Montessori Society-accredited (AMS) school in the near Western suburbs.  

Where do your grads go after Alcuin? 
Oak Park/River Forest, Trinity High School, Fenwick High School, Nazareth Academy High School, Chicago Academy for the Performing Arts, Lake Forest Academy, Whitney Young High School, St. Ignatius College Prep, Guerin College Prep, Naperville Township High School, Ogden International School of Chicago.  Learn more about our graduates...

Do you offer after school care?
We offer before (as early as 7:15 a.m.) for ages 3-6, and after school care (as late as 6:00 p.m.) at our Main Campus for children ages 3-12.

What are the COVID safety precautions?
Please refer to our COVID-19 page for complete details.  

Do you have your handbook online?
Yes, it is in several places on our website.  You can also access here:

• Primary through Middle School Handbook

What are the program fees?
For a complete breakdown of all the fees and financial information, visit our tuition page.  For specific financial questions, please contact our Business Manager, Pat Ellis.

Where should I submit the application?
Applications can be mailed to
324 N Oak Park Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302. 

What is the application fee?
The application fee is $100 and $50 for each sibling application.  One application per child.

I still have some admissions questions.
Please contact our Director of Advancement, Alejandra Valera, and she will be happy to help you. Email or call 708-366-1882 extension 313.

Our Core Beliefs
Montessori is a relationship-based community. We believe Education for Life may be found in the following:

• Curiosity
  We celebrate children’s awe of everything around them. Places, things, ideas — we help them explore it all.
• Learning
  We follow children’s curiosities to lead to deeper knowledge and personal connection to what they learn. And then we help apply what they’ve learned continuously to other subjects, topics and life.
• Challenge
  We broaden the learning environment so our children can continually push the fence over to explore new territory and test their growing potential.
• Dialogue
  We inspire our children to question everything, express themselves and respect and consider diverse responses and ideas — so they can learn more holistically and inclusively.
• Leadership
  We promote their confidence to show others the way when they know it and let others lead us when they don’t.
• Love
  We show love and encourage children’s love of themselves, family, communities and our world by expressing respect, empathy, compassion and generosity.

At Alcuin:

• each child feels secure and loved;
• happiness and joy reign;
• children receive a personalized education that is custom tailored to their specific needs; and
• a true partnership exists between child, family, and teacher.