📍 850 N Commonwealth Ave, Aurora, IL

Geneva Montessori School

Geneva is a community that values craft, intention, and quality — which is exactly what Fox Valley Montessori School has offered the Fox Valley region for over 50 years. Our Aurora campus is just a short drive from Geneva, and enrollment is open for ages 15 months through 6th grade.

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Three Principles That Set FVMS Apart

1 — Child-Led, Teacher-Guided
Children choose their work within a carefully prepared environment. Teachers observe, present, and guide — they don't lecture. This builds intrinsic motivation that lasts far beyond the classroom.

02 — Mixed-Age Communities
Three-year classroom cycles mean older children mentor younger ones, and younger children are inspired by what's ahead. It's a natural social ecosystem that builds empathy and leadership.

03 — Environment as Teacher
Our classrooms are prepared with intentionality — every material, shelf, and workspace has a purpose. Children learn through interaction with a thoughtfully designed space, not passive instruction.

A Continuous Path from Toddler to 6th Grade

Toddler Ages 15th months - 3 years

A DCFS-licensed environment designed for small learners. Everything is child-sized and real — building independence, language, and self-care from day one.

Primary Ages 3 - 6 years

Sensory-rich materials, self-directed exploration, and our 5-day full-time option — building concentration, confidence, and a genuine love of learning.

Elementary I Grades 1-3

Math, Language Arts, Cultural Studies, Art & Music — all taught through the Montessori lens, aligned with Illinois State Standards.

Elementary II Grades 3-6

Academic depth and growing independence in the second three-year cycle, preparing students for any middle school environment.

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A Purpose-Built Space for Curious Minds

Our 13,000 sq ft facility at 850 N. Commonwealth Ave in Aurora was built with Montessori learning at its center. Children have access to a full outdoor playground, a 5,500 sq ft gymnasium, and classrooms designed to be beautiful, orderly, and inviting. Everything can be touched. Everything is genuine. The environment isn't a backdrop — it's part of the education itself.

"12/10 would recommend. If kindness, individuality, and an exceptional education are high on your priority list, FVMS is your school."
— FVMS Family, via GreatSchools.org

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