Tuition From the school's published information, not confirmed by the school (as of 2026-08-11). The school can claim this listing and correct it anytime.Source: From the school's published information, not confirmed by the school

$1,915–$2,785 USD/mo

Stages Montessori groups children into multi-year stages by developmental period, not single grades.Source: From the school's published information, not confirmed by the school

NidoCasaLower Elementary

Accreditation "Montessori" has no trademark protection, so accreditation from a real body is the closest thing to a quality check.Source: Accrediting body's own directory

AMS Member

One of 18 officially accredited Montessori listings in Chicago on MontessoriCity.

About

American Montessori Academy South Loop is a Montessori school located in Chicago, Illinois.

Tuition & Programs

From the school's published information, not confirmed by the school (as of 2026-08-11).

Nido$2,785–$2,785 USD/month
Casa$2,165–$2,165 USD/month
Casa$1,915–$1,915 USD/month
Lower Elementary$2,040–$2,040 USD/month

Is this an accredited Montessori school?

AMS Member

AMS Member means the school has joined the American Montessori Society and affirms alignment with Montessori principles, but has not (yet) completed AMS's formal accreditation review — membership alone doesn't verify classroom practice.

Verify directly at amshq.org/schools using the school's name and city.

Accreditation is not the same as an operating licence. A provincial/state child care licence or private school registration only confirms a school is legally allowed to operate — it says nothing about whether the teaching method is Montessori.

Teacher credentials matter too. Ask how many lead teachers hold AMI, AMS, or MACTE-accredited teacher training — a strong signal independent of the school's own accreditation status.

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