Discover the Montessori Difference

A Montessori school for children ages 15 months to 14 years

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Why Crystal Lake Montessori School?

We Emphasize More than Just Academics

We focus on curiosity, independence, compassion, collaboration, and critical thinking.

...but the Academics are a Huge Strength

Our curriculum presents skills at the time when children are most ready to learn.

We’re a Community

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

Our Programs

Toddler

Toddler

15 months - 3 years

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Early Childhood

Early Childhood

3 - 6 years

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Lower Elementary

Lower Elementary

6 - 9 years

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Upper Elementary
Middle School
Summer Program

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Crystal Lake Montessori School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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