Serving 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School's student population of 459 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2792 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
16%
28%
Black
53%
16%
White
20%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School's ranking?
Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School is ranked #2792 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School often compared to?
Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mitchell Elementary School, Galileo Elementary Math & Sci Schol Acd by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School?
459 students attend Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School?
Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School offer ?
Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School part of?
Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School located?
Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School is located in the Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 12 other public schools located in Near West Side.
School Reviews
5 4/6/2019
Love this school.
5 4/21/2008
This is a wonderful school! Suder's atmosphere is serene, organized and follows the Montessori teaching model down to every detail. Suder's teachers are amazing teachers, well educated, serious and focused on the job of educating their young charges. (The art teacher has a Ph.D.). The student body is ethnically and culturally diverse. Students are ready to work and love their school. I would work at this school in a New York minute as teacher. If I were a parent, I would be thrilled to send my children here.
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