Well rounded education in Lake Bluff, Illinois

Forest Bluff School, located at 8 West Scranton Avenue in Lake Bluff, Illinois, is a primary school that offers a unique Montessori education to children. The school believes in nurturing each child's intellect and spirit, fostering self-discipline and a sense of responsibility. Children at Forest Bluff undertake ambitious studies of their own initiative, show pride in their projects, and demonstrate strong character traits such as perseverance and respect for others. The school follows the Montessori philosophy that child development occurs in four distinct "planes" of approximately six years each, with children staying in the same classroom for three years to develop close relationships. Alumni of Forest Bluff School have praised the institution for equipping them with skills such as independence, curiosity, integrity, and perseverance that have been invaluable in their academic and personal lives.