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St. Mark Christian School St. Mark Christian Montessori School provides a unique educational experience incorporating Christian values with the Montessori curriculum.

Saint Mark Christian School provides a rigorous, relevant and engaging education to children in all areas of life: spiritual, social, emotional, language, science, math, physical, sensorial and practical life. Serving children ages 6wks-12yrs old, including a Kindergarten and Elementary program, we recognize this age as a critical time to instill God’s love and the thrill to learn.

09/25/2026

What a wonderful Curriculum Night! Our students became the teachers, walking their parents through their classrooms, showing them their work and sharing the spaces where they learn each day. It was a joy to see their excitement and pride.

Thank you to all the parents who came and made the night so special!

09/18/2026

Thank God, another wonderful Ice Cream Social is in the books!

What an awesome evening filled with delicious treats, smiling faces, and time together as a school community. Thank you to everyone who came out and made the night so special!

At St. Mark Christian School, learning extends beyond textbooks and classrooms. Through a faith-centered approach studen...
09/16/2026

At St. Mark Christian School, learning extends beyond textbooks and classrooms. Through a faith-centered approach students connect great ideas with enduring questions and the world around them.

They engage with great books, epic literature, and primary sources within their historical and cultural contexts through thoughtful questions, Socratic seminars, discussion, research, and writing. These experiences strengthen clear thinking, confident communication, and the ability to apply knowledge in meaningful ways, preparing them for a future filled with wonder and purpose.

What may look like separate Montessori activities is actually a carefully designed progression toward writing and readin...
09/14/2026

What may look like separate Montessori activities is actually a carefully designed progression toward writing and reading.

📌 Pin punching and pipette work strengthen the small muscles of the hand and develop the three-finger grip needed to hold a pencil.

🔤 Tracing sandpaper letters allows children to feel each letter’s shape while connecting its formation to its sound.

✏️ Children then practice tracing and forming letters in sand and then with a pencil on paper.

🧩 As their letter-sound knowledge develops, they use the movable alphabet to build words, strengthening both their writing and reading skills.

Each activity has a purpose. ✍️

Through hands-on practice, children gradually develop the strength, coordination, phonemic awareness, and confidence needed to become capable, independent readers and writers.

09/12/2026

Wishing everyone a blessed Feast of the Nayrouz, the Coptic New Year! Today, our students were blessed to attend the Feast Liturgy together as we honored the courage and faithfulness of the martyrs.

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind” (Matthew 22:37).

May the Lord bless this new year and help us grow in our love for Him, following the faithful example of the saints and martyrs.

The start of the school year has been filled with meaningful learning, thoughtful discussion, and collaboration!In liter...
09/09/2026

The start of the school year has been filled with meaningful learning, thoughtful discussion, and collaboration!

In literature class, students participated in a gallery walk centered on The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. They explored the novel’s characters and settings while developing their compare-and-contrast skills through movement, observation, and discussion.

During a separate Grammar, Writing, and Rhetoric activity, students experienced the value of vertical learning by working across grade levels to review the parts of speech. Together, they strengthened the foundational grammar skills that support clear writing, thoughtful expression, and effective communication.

Discover how St. Mark Christian School brings classical education to life through rich literature, meaningful discussion, strong language instruction, and collaborative learning!

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✨ Starting the Year Strong & Back to Work!Our Montessori classrooms are already busy with purposeful learning! Our stude...
09/08/2026

✨ Starting the Year Strong & Back to Work!

Our Montessori classrooms are already busy with purposeful learning! Our students are exploring, discovering, and building skills through hands-on work.

Each area of the Montessori classroom has a purpose—strengthening independence, concentration, coordination, curiosity, and a love of learning. As our students settle into a new school year, they are getting back into their routines, making choices, practicing skills, and taking ownership of their learning.

We love seeing those little hands and minds back at work! 💙

Curious about Montessori learning at St. Mark Christian School? Come see our classrooms in action and discover how we are Building Strong Foundations for the Future.

Reach out to schedule a tour and learn more!

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Happy Labor Day from St. Mark Christian School! 🇺🇸Today, we give thanks for all who work, serve, build, create, teach, a...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from St. Mark Christian School! 🇺🇸

Today, we give thanks for all who work, serve, build, create, teach, and care for others.

May we always recognize the purpose in the work we are called to do, give thanks to God for the gifts He has given us, and be grateful for the many hands and hearts that make a difference in the lives of others.

Wishing everyone a blessed, joyful, and restful Labor Day! ❤️🤍💙

09/04/2026

And.... we're back! In the past few weeks, we welcomed our students and families for the new school year. May God bless our new year! ✨

06/01/2026

And just like that… the school year has come to end 🎉🎓✨

What a year! So many memories, so much growth, and so many proud moments. Our students absolutely shined during the concert, presentations, and celebration — we are SO proud of each and every one of them!

Thank you to our amazing families for all your love, support, and partnership this year. Most of all, thank You God for an incredible school year filled with joy and blessings.

Here’s to growing in God’s love and all the exciting things ahead!

Address

455 79th Street
Burr Ridge, IL
60527

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

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+16309861100

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