Prospective Families
We’ve discovered that RPMS parents want a different experience for their child—and for their whole family.
If that sounds like the future you envision, we’d love to meet you.
Every family arrives at RPMS for a reason. Some have belonged to Montessori communities for years, and some are just beginning to explore what Montessori is all about.
Perhaps you’re looking for a school that balances freedom with guidance, independence with support, and academic excellence with joyful learning.
We’re here to answer your questions and help you determine whether RPMS is the right fit for your child and your family.
You might be…
We’ll walk alongside your family every step of the way — no matter where you begin your Montessori journey.
New RPMS families can expect…
Enjoy this window into everyday life at RPMS! Prospective families are also invited to join us for an in-person tour at our Andersonville Montessori school.
All Rogers Park Montessori students learn in multi-age classrooms, creating opportunities to learn together and from one another; develop leadership and listening skills; and build community.
Children’s House
(including Kindergarten)
Nurturing curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning for ages 3 to 6.
Elementary
Lower Elementary: Building strong learning foundations and lifelong confidence for ages 6–9.
Upper Elementary: Supporting ages 9–12 as they tackle big ideas and uncover new possibilities.
Middle School
A transformative experience where ages 12 to 14 confidently prepare for high school and beyond.
Co-curriculars
Discovering new passions through Spanish, the arts, physical education, and Innovation Studio.
Beyond the school day
Extending the day’s learning through childcare, after-school programs, athletics, and camp.
A: Not at all. Some families arrive with years of Montessori experience; others are encountering it for the first time. We’ll help you understand what learning looks like at each age, and parent education continues after enrollment. You don’t need to speak the language of Montessori before walking through our doors.
A: Begin by visiting us. Seeing the classrooms in action often answers questions that are difficult to resolve through a website alone. As your family moves through the admissions process, we’ll get to know your child and how they approach learning. It’s a mutual process: we want you to feel confident choosing RPMS, too.
A: Yes. RPMS offers need-based tuition assistance to help make a Montessori education possible for families who could not otherwise afford the full cost. Our admissions team can explain the application process, important dates, and the different forms of assistance available.
Where children learn to follow their own lead — right here in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood.
Information about joining the RPMS community, including admissions, tuition, and financial aid.
Each stage of our Montessori journey builds confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Our shared values guide us to peace within self, relationships, school, community, and the greater world.