DUPAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Go back
24W500 MAPLE AVE
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
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Phone: 630-369-6899
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  • Educational Climate: High
  • Technology Measure: Not Reported
  • Type: Private
  • Grades: Pre-kindergarten - 8th Grade
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  • Students/Teacher: NOT REPORTED
  • Students/Grade: 22
  • Number Students: 220
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  • Number Computers: 0
  • Number PCs: 0
  • Number Macs: 0
  • Principal: Mr Bob Breen
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School Ratings & Reviews

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    School Reviews (10 Reviews)
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    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2013-02-13
    "I currently have two children enrolled at Dupage Montessori. My daughter is in Kindergarten and my son has recently turned three and is in the 3-6 program. Both of my children are excelling academically and socially because of the Montessori method of teaching and challenging cirriculum. The staff is wonderful, knowledgable and at the same time nurturing. Parent involvment is encouraged and DMS has an excellent PTF staff. DMS also offers many extracirricular programs at the school such as art classes and piano lessons. If you looking for a school that exemplifies strong community, emphasis on leadership and individuality and challenging academic cirriculum, than DMS is the great choice!"
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2013-02-12
    "My children have attended both locations, Naperville and Wheaton. My youngest started in the toddler room at the Naperville location, my middle child started in the toddler room at the Naperville locationa and my oldest started in 3-6. They have learned so much and developed well over the years. The teachers are excellent, they really care about the students and how they are progressing across all subjects as well as their interpersonal skills. I did research prior to placing my children in public school, day care and montessori. Montessori has been a place for nuturing where my children have blossomed. DuPage Montessori itself is a great place for children of all backgrounds to come and learn and be nutured. It does take a village and I'm proud to have them as a part of our family's support base."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2012-12-05
    "This review is only and strictly for the lower elementary and in no way meant for the 3-6 and upper elementary. The lower elementary program uses strict curriculum, similar to traditional schools and just uses Montessori materials for the same. The teachers are new and I don't think they have the energy and passion which I had seen while my children were in 3-6. The rigid curriculum, inability of the teachers to identify strengths and weaknesses of the children and plan individualized courses is the biggest minus. It seems to me that the teachers just follow the rigid curriculum. The lower elementary has 32-35 children with one teacher and 2 assistants. So, I would consider it a ratio of 1:35. If you want to select this school for individualized attention and the true benefit of montessori, then I will not recommend this. The upper elementary looks very promising, as the teacher is very passionate. But, can I hang around till then, I don't know."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2012-09-13
    "DMS has dedicated and talented teachers. My two children have been at the school for 3 years and every teacher they've had has been focused on my children and their growth and development. My children are now in 3-6 and lower elementary and both are thriving and love the school work they do. The teachers regularly talk with me about how my children are doing so if there are issues we address them quickly. The school has had some changes in the office staff which is positive. From a parent involvement perspective, I've seen an increased interest in parents getting involved. I think the challenge is the school draws a lot of people from different - often far away areas - and that doesn't always lend itself for ongoing parent involvement. All in all the teachers and staff are great educators who are passionate about what they do and the directors are equally as passionate and dedicated."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2012-07-19
    "DMS has the makings of a great school, but do your research before choosing a Montessori to see if it's AMI certified or International Montessori certified, and learn the difference. DMS is an AMI school - therefore the elementary portion is trending towards more 'traditional' school, which isn't why I was paying $$$ for my children to attend. My two children attended DMS for 2 years. The 3-6 year old classrooms have amazing head teachers who are all very experienced and most have been with the school for a number of years. The lower-elementary classroom (gr. 1-3) was almost completely new staff this year. I have nothing to compare it too since we weren't in LE last year, however, while the head teachers are great teachers, and really nice people, they came from 'traditional school' backgrounds - which as the year went on, you could feel those 'traditional' rules and guidelines creeping into the classroom. Getting parents to participate in school events, fundraisers, etc. is like pulling teeth. This school has a decidedly "daycare" feel from the parent involvement side. The office staff can be less then helpful at times as well."
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