📍 850 N Commonwealth Ave, Aurora, IL

Batavia Montessori School

Batavia families have been making the short trip to Fox Valley Montessori School in Aurora for decades — and their children are thriving because of it. We offer four programs for ages 15 months through 6th grade, all rooted in authentic Montessori principles.

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Why Batavia Families Choose Fox Valley Montessori

Batavia is known for its strong schools and community investment in children — so it's no surprise that Batavia families want more than average when it comes to early education. Fox Valley Montessori School offers something Batavia's public options can't: a fully individualized, hands-on learning journey from toddlerhood through 6th grade.

Our non-profit school has been serving the Fox Valley region for over 50 years. We're AMS accredited, DCFS licensed, and recognized as a Non-Public School by the ISBE — so your child receives a credentialed, authentic Montessori education backed by real oversight and accountability.

What Montessori at FVMS Looks Like

• One-on-one teacher presentations tailored to each child

• Multi-age classrooms in 3-year cycles that build leadership

• Hands-on materials that make abstract concepts tangible

• Freedom to choose work within a structured environment

• Academic alignment with National & Illinois State Standards

• Before & after school care for working families

A Continuous Path from Toddler to 6th Grade

Toddler Ages 15th months - 3 years

A DCFS-licensed classroom where toddlers discover real-world independence — serving themselves food, caring for their space, and building language in a fully child-sized environment.

Primary Ages 3 - 6 years

Our Primary classroom includes 5-day full-time. Children build concentration, early academics, and a natural love of learning through self-chosen, hands-on work.

Elementary I Grades 1-3

Students study Math, Geometry, Language Arts, Cultural Studies, Art, and Music — guided by curiosity and personal ethics, not rote instruction.

Elementary II Grades 3-6

A second three-year cycle that deepens academic rigor and independence, preparing students confidently for junior high and beyond.

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A Campus Built for Discovery

Located at 850 N. Commonwealth Ave in Aurora, our 13,000 sq ft campus is purpose-built for Montessori learning. An outdoor playground builds motor skills and outdoor curiosity. A 5,500 sq ft gym doubles as a performance and event space. Every classroom is designed to invite movement, focus, and exploration.

"Our 3-year-old is loving FVMS as her first away-from-home care experience! Our daughter is remarkably more independent after just her first week and a half and is excited to tell us about her day at each pick-up." - Aurora FVMS Family, via GreatSchools.org

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