📍 850 N Commonwealth Ave, Aurora, IL

Oswego Montessori School

As Oswego continues to grow into one of Illinois' most vibrant communities, more families are looking for educational options that match their ambitions for their children. Fox Valley Montessori School has been that answer for Fox Valley families for over 50 years — and we're just a short drive from Oswego.
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Quick Facts

Address: 850 N. Commonwealth Ave, Aurora, IL 60506
Phone: (630) 896-7557
Ages Served: 15 months – 12 years
Programs: Toddler, Primary, Elementary I & II
Accreditation: AMS Accredited, DCFS Licensed, ISBE Recognized
School Type: Non-Profit
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The Values Oswego Families Recognize

A True Community
Multi-age classrooms build relationships across age groups. Older children mentor younger ones. Parents engage actively. FVMS isn't just a school — it's a community.
Deep, Lasting Learning
Rather than memorizing for tests, students at FVMS work with hands-on materials until they genuinely understand. Mastery — not grades — is the measure of success.
Real Independence
From toddlers serving their own lunch to Elementary students managing their own learning plans, FVMS builds the kind of self-reliance that helps children thrive throughout life.

Four Programs, One Seamless Journey

Toddler Ages 15th months - 3 years
DCFS-licensed. A child-sized environment where toddlers build self-care routines, language, and confident independence through real-world materials.
Primary Ages 3 - 6 years
Sensory learning, self-direction, and our 5-day option. Children follow their curiosity and build a lifelong relationship with focused work.
Elementary I Grades 1-3
Math, Geometry, Language Arts, Cultural Studies, Art, and Music — aligned with ISBE standards, taught through authentic Montessori pedagogy.
Elementary II Grades 3-6
A second three-year cycle focused on deep academic growth, leadership, and the independence needed for a successful transition to any middle school setting.

Now enrolling — discover the difference

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