The World After NNM
Prepared to Thrive Wherever They Go
Through high school, college, and beyond, NNM graduates confront the unknowns of tomorrow with practical life skills and adaptive understanding.
Portrait of a Graduate
By elevating personal growth as part of a challenging, comprehensive educational experience, we equip students with the tools to succeed in all aspects of life.
High School Placement
When NNM 8th graders graduate, they move on to the most renowned and selective high schools in the city.
The average 2025 graduate received 2.5 high school offers to the most competitive schools in Chicago, which is in line with our historical norm.
99% of NNM students accepted to one of their top choices.
The graduates of the NNM Classes of the last few years were accepted to the following high school programs:
CPS Programs
- Amundsen International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Disney II Magnet
- Hancock College Prep
- Jones College Prep
- Jones College Prep CTE
- Lane Tech College Prep
- Lincoln Park Advanced College Prep
- Lincoln Park International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Lincoln Park Performing Arts
- Northside College Prep
- Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center
- Walter Payton College Prep
- Westinghouse College Prep
- Whitney Young Magnet HS
Faith- Based Schools
- DePaul College Prep
- Saint Ignatius College Prep
- St. Rita’s
Independent Schools
- Beacon Academy
- Cate School (California)
- Chicago Academy for the Arts
- Francis W. Parker
- Lake Forest Academy
- The Latin School of Chicago
- North Shore Country Day
- Wolcott College Prep
College Placement
Recent graduates of NNM have attended these colleges and universities:
NNM Alumni
What students begin at NNM leads to a life of focus, service, and limitless achievement. That's why our alumni are our greatest accomplishment.
Near North Montessori has taught me everything I need to know going into high school. They taught me how to advocate for myself, how to be independent, how to problem-solve in uncomfortable situations, and how to be a well-rounded human being by using integrity.- 2020 NNM ALUM
"Montessori had a big influence on me from the beginning, things like giving “coffees” with parents helped me get comfortable talking to adults and taught me how to be respectful and confident in those settings. More broadly, NNM gave me the space to grow into the person I wanted to be instead of being pushed into a strict mold. I took a lot from the Montessori system, but just as important, when I look back on my time there I only have great memories like science fairs, running sandwich shoppe, bucket drumming at March Mayhem, Flex Fridays where we navigated the city on the CTA, all the incredible after school sports programs with Coach Nate, and making friends I still hang out with and call my best friends today."
"Near North Montessori shaped how I see the world and my place within it. It taught me the importance of community, advocacy, care for others, and showed me that small acts of kindness can ripple outward to strengthen the world. My Montessori foundation has set me on a path to success that continues to guide me today. NNM gave me friends who became family and a lifetime of memories."
"Today I travel and play drums with musicians like Waxahatchee and my dad, Jeff Tweedy. I love recording and making records—especially with my family. I’ve had the honor of performing on albums by Mavis Staples and Norah Jones. I also occasionally produce music, including a forthcoming album by my brother Sammy (NNM ’14). NNM taught me to look people in the eye—literally and figuratively. At the core of my personality, I’m shaped by the respect that NNM teachers afforded me. They made me feel like a full person even while I had so much to learn, and I'll carry that confidence with me for the rest of my life."
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