Near North Montessori School

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

06/09/2026

Join Jesse on a culinary adventure for ages 6-9, June 15-18! Sign up by Friday, June 12 and get $50 off. Email [email protected] for more information.

06/04/2026

Join us in welcoming Jay Blakely and Griffin Burris to NNM!

Photos from Near North Montessori School's post 05/29/2026

Today we celebrated the NNM Class of 2026 at a joyful Commencement Ceremony surrounded by family, friends, teachers, alum, and classmates.

Congratulations, Class of 2026. We are proud of all of you!

Photos from Near North Montessori School's post 05/21/2026

Our FFL LEGO Robotics trophy has officially made its way into the school trophy cabinet!

Photos from Near North Montessori School's post 05/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day so memorable!

05/11/2026

Every masterpiece begins with a single brushstroke.
At , our early childhood program lays the foundation for creativity, confidence, and lifelong learning, preparing children to thrive wherever their path leads.

Photos from Near North Montessori School's post 05/10/2026

We were delighted to welcome visitors from Prague!

for.montessori and from are on a 25-day Montessori expedition across the USA and Mexico and visited NNM to learn more about our Montessori community and programs.

We are always grateful for opportunities to connect with Montessori educators from around the world and share how, at NNM, we are helping young people develop the confidence, adaptability, and problem-solving skills needed to navigate an increasingly complex world. From our classrooms to our rooftop farm and Sandwich Shoppe, we are proud to show how authentic, hands-on learning empowers students in meaningful ways.

Photos from Near North Montessori School's post 05/08/2026

Today, our youngest students released butterflies on our rooftop farm after weeks of observing each stage of the life cycle in their classrooms.

Watching the butterflies take flight was unforgettable.

Moments like these reflect the magic of early childhood learning at our school, hands-on, curiosity-driven, and rooted in wonder. Because we believe in empowering bold visionaries from the very beginning.

04/27/2026

Congratulations to the NNM Class of 2026!

We are so proud of our 8th graders and all they’ve accomplished.

100% of the class was accepted into at least one of their top-choice high schools!

At NNM, we empower bold visionaries who are prepared to thrive wherever they go.

Photos from Near North Montessori School's post 04/24/2026
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1434 W Division Street
Chicago, IL
60642