08/13/2026
Join us in welcoming Britt to NNM!
Near North Montessori School
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NNM educates the human potential through a unique partnership between home and school. www.nnms.org
Founded in 1963 as an Illinois not-for-profit corporation, Near North Montessori School began with the commitment of three families who wanted their children to receive a useful and comprehensive education. As the cornerstone, they chose the developmental philosophy originated by Dr. Maria Montessori in Italy at the turn of the 19th century because it considers the academic, social, physical, and
08/13/2026
07/30/2026
We’re excited to be at Chicago Kid Fest on Sun, August 16 (9–1pm)! Stop by our booth to make a bracelet and learn about Saturday classes! Free outdoor event, tons of kids’ activities. RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/3k2vbx9k!
07/24/2026
Summer is in full swing! We are jumping for joy, smiling for sweets, and giddy for games at Summer@NNM camps. It's sunny skies ahead for the last two weeks of our camp season!
07/20/2026
Discover one of Near North Montessori's most unique learning spaces, our Urban Rooftop Farm. The 3,500 square foot rooftop farm gives students hands-on learning opportunities with producing fruits and vegetables, raising livestock, and stewarding the land.
07/16/2026
We dare to do things differently at Near North Montessori. Our students develop confidence, ingenuity, resilience, and so much more as we help them prepare for a world that doesn't yet exist. We elevate Dr. Montessori's bold vision for what an education should be. In the heart of Wicker Park, we blend traditional Montessori methods with modern, real-world experiences.
07/14/2026
We are halfway through the 2026 Summer@NNM camp season! Our campers have explored Chicago, practiced their basketball skills, baked sweets and treats, and even put on a rock show! We can't wait to see what the rest of camp has in store!
07/10/2026
We are halfway through the camp season and have 4 more weeks of summer fun to go!
Spaces are still available in our upper elementary camps (4th-7th grade) starting Monday, July 13. Email [email protected] to register and receive $150 off the camp fee!
07/01/2026
We are proud to announce that Marcela Gómez Sixto and Alex Abel will step into these roles, guiding our academic program and partnering closely with families and faculty to support each child’s growth.
06/30/2026
We're staying cool and getting crafty at Summer@NNM camps!
06/30/2026
Make a gift by July 31 to double your impact thanks to a $75,000 Challenge Match! Visit https://www.nnms.org/support/play-with-purpose. Every gift matters.
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1434 W Division Street
Chicago, IL
60642