Chicago, IL · K–11
Last verified August 20, 2026
4770 S Dorchester Ave, 60615 · (773) 924-2356
Enrollment
174
Student:teacher
6:1
Published tuition
$21,840–$29,870
Application fee
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Tuition by division
| Division | Grades | Annual tuition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-2027 | Early Childhood Half-Day Morning (Junior EC3, EC3, and EC4) | $21,840 | Monday - Friday from 8:05 am - 12 pm |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-2027 | Early Childhood (Junior EC3 - K) | $27,716 | — |
| Elementary2026-2027 | Primary (1st - 4th Grade) | $27,716 | — |
| Middle school2026-2027 | Middle School (5th and 6th Grade) | $28,912 | — |
| Middle school2026-2027 | Middle School (7th and 8th Grade) | $29,870 | — |
Head of school
Liz Iverson
Head of School
Liz Iverson has been a guiding force at Ancona for over ten years, serving as a teacher, a parent, and now Head of School. She came to Ancona to work at a diverse school that valued equity, progressive education, and whole-child learning.
Curriculum & special classes
Ancona educates students to become creative problem solvers, confident risk takers, and independent, lifelong learners. Rooted in the Montessori tradition, the child-centered school stimulates the joy of learning and builds a strong academic foundation.
Financial aid
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Before & after school care
Before school
Breakfast Club (previously Before Care) is offered from 7:30 - 8:05 am and includes breakfast. Options include bundling with tuition for regular attendance or purchasing tickets for irregular attendance.
After school
Aftercare is available every school day from dismissal - 5:45 pm. Options include bundling with tuition for regular attendance (1-5 days/week) or a drop-in rate for irregular attendance. Ancona Extra provides care on the five parent-teacher conference days.
Cost
Aftercare: Bundled rate ~ $30/day (e.g., $1080/week for 1 day/week, $5400/year for 5 days/week); Drop-In Rate $55/student. Breakfast Club: Bundled daily rates from $13-15/day (e.g., $504/year for 1 day/week, $2184/year for 5 days/week); Single Ticket $20/day. Ancona Extra: Included free with 5 days of Aftercare option; Bundled at $400/student for all 5 days; Individual days $90/day.
Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.
Admissions
The Ancona School's admissions process is designed to help families learn about its educational philosophy and community. It begins with an inquiry, followed by an application, a parent meeting, and a student visit day. The process runs about a year in advance for enrollment.
Apply by
Mid-December every year (e.g., for the 2027-28 season, applications are in fall 2026). However, Ancona also has rolling admissions and continues interviewing candidates until spaces are full.
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
Not listed
What they ask for: Online application, inquiry, parent meeting (virtual via Zoom), student visit day (assessment of readiness), and submission of all requested documents.
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