Gayle Stellas
Baird & Warner
(630) 626-8270
73 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$610,000 Price
Forest Bluff School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
8 W Scranton Ave,
Lake Bluff, IL
150
Students
A
School Details
Head of School
Paula Lillard Preschlack
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Annual Tuition
$19,975
Niche Grade
A+
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
16
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Full Time Teachers
14
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Part Time Teachers
2
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This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/5/2023
The Forest Bluff School has been an answered prayer to our family. Forest Bluff is equipped to guide each of my unique children. Unlike many schools, they continue to invest time in what matters most in childhood with their expert staff and commitment to the beauty of the Montessori Method. FBS has shown us how slowing down and encountering the joys of childhood is a path to share with this great community!!
2/1/2022
Forest Bluff has been the most incredible school for our children. They are not only learning important academic skills, they are also learning important skills for the rest of their lives - social, emotional, and how to be contributing citizens of our world. We are so grateful for this amazing place.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/31/2026
After researching many school options across the country, our family has chosen to live in the Lake Forest/Lake Bluff area specifically so that our children can attend Forest Bluff School.No other school “gets it” quite like Forest Bluff - their methods may seem old school in our ultra-high-tech soc...
1/29/2026
Our family had five children attend Forest Bluff School. Our experience there was not a positive one and caused our children a lot of unnecessary hardship. The school presents itself as a place where every child can thrive. However, we found they only cater to a specific type of student. Forest Bluf...
12/11/2024
As part of my Montessori training, I have observed in Forest Bluff classrooms extensively at almost every age level and have been deeply impressed by the consistent authenticity and care, both of the students and the environment. It is increasingly common to find hybrid Montessori programs that incl...
1/15/2024
It is a blessing for humanity that this school was founded and operates as it does, preserving and continuing the legacy of Dr. Maria Montessori.
Agents Specializing Near This School
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Gayle Stellas
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Chris Stephens
Chris Stephens
Century 21 Circle
(630) 866-5575
49 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$600,000 Price
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Bridget Fritz
Bridget Fritz
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 300-7325
70 Total Sales
5 Near This School
$119K - $1.6M Price Range
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Hyacinth Levy
Hyacinth Levy
Responds QuicklyBaird & Warner
(224) 504-1149
25 Total Sales
5 Near This School
$89K - $415K Price Range
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Marla Schneider
Marla Schneider
Coldwell Banker Realty
(224) 258-0591
252 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$824,000 Price
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Joan Burny
Joan Burny
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 271-9502
77 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$485,000 Price
Map
List Price Range
$240K - $5M
Homes For Sale
22
Average Home Value
$1,097,777
Median Lot Size
15,681 Sq Ft
% Renters
13%
Average Household Income
$197,216
% of College Grads
76.9%
Median Age
45
Average House Size
2,103 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,871 - $2,489 per month
- Landings at Amhurst Lake
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 695+ Sq Ft
- 1375 S White Oak Dr
- Waukegan, IL
$1,913 - $2,491 per month
- Deer Valley Apartments
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 725+ Sq Ft
- 30011 N Waukegan Rd
- Lake Bluff, IL
$1,450 - $1,625 per month
- The Oaks of Lake Bluff
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 700+ Sq Ft
- 601 W Washington Ave
- Lake Bluff, IL
$1,871 - $2,602 per month
- Forest Pointe Apartments
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 672+ Sq Ft
- 29533 N Waukegan Rd
- Lake Bluff, IL
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Private
- 7th to 12th
- Private
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Lake Bluff Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Mawman Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Sunrise Park and Beach
- Trails
- Beach
- Playground
Artesian Park Field House
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Ravine Park
- Trails
Wilmot Woods Forest Preserve
Village Green
Blair Park
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Knollwood
A small Lake Bluff community with quiet, wooded lanes
Green Oaks
Homes on larger lots in a more rural setting
Argonne Heights
A strong military presence and affordable homes near Lake Michigan
Argonne Park
Strong military presence close to Lake Michigan in the suburb of North Chicago
Lake Forest
Upscale lakeside suburban living north of Chicago
Dugdale Park
A neighborhood in a community that's influenced by the presence of a naval base
Forest Bluff School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 8 W Scranton Ave in Lake Bluff, in the Lake Bluff neighborhood. Annual tuition is $19,975. The school has a total enrollment of 150 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Forest Bluff School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average home value in this area is $1,097,777. Discover additional schools in the area, like Woodlands Academy Of The Sacred Heart, Fusion Academy Lake Forest, Lake Forest High School, and more. Learn more about what Lake Bluff has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Forest Bluff School.