WELCOME TO CROSSROADS MONTESSORI

WELCOME TO CROSSROADS MONTESSORI

Effingham’s First K–12 Montessori School
Our inaugural class for the 2025–2026 school year is fully enrolled. We are grateful for the community interest and support. Please check back in the future for updates on admissions opportunities.

At Crossroads Montessori School, we believe that learning is not just about academics — it’s about nurturing the whole child: mind, heart, and hands. We are a community-driven, nonprofit school rooted in the Montessori philosophy, offering an engaging, hands-on education for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Founded by educator Kody Czerwonka, Crossroads Montessori exists to meet the need for an accessible, student-centered learning environment right here in Effingham.

Our Mission:

To cultivate independent, curious, and self-motivated learners through authentic Montessori education, empowering them to thrive academically, socially, and personally.

What Makes Us Different

  • Grades K–12 — One Seamless Montessori Journey

  • Multi-Age Classrooms & Peer Mentoring

  • Individualized, Student-Led Learning

  • Real-World Projects, Outdoor Learning, & Community Engagement

  • Small Class Sizes with Personalized Support

  • Restorative Practices & Student Voice at the Center

Whether your child is beginning their educational journey or looking for a new, inspiring path — Crossroads Montessori is a place where they will be seen, heard, and empowered to grow.

Current Enrollment Status

Our inaugural class for the 2025–2026 year is at capacity. While we are not accepting new students at this time, we encourage interested families to check back or contact us for updates about future enrollment opportunities.

Individualized Learning in a Small School Setting
Hands-On, Outdoor, and Real-World Learning Opportunities
Limited Spaces to Ensure Small Class Sizes

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A School Built on Values

At Crossroads, our classrooms are living communities built on shared values:

  • Independence with Responsibility

  • Respect for Self, Others, and the Environment

  • Curiosity and Lifelong Learning

  • Community and Collaboration

  • Purposeful Work & Real-World Engagement

  • Equity and Inclusion

  • Grace, Courtesy, and Conflict Resolution

  • Self-Reflection and Growth

Explore our Core Values further!

Crossroads Montessori School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, and religion to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or religion in administration of our educational policies, admissions policies, financial assistance programs, and other school-administered programs.

Crossroads Montessori School is a nonprofit educational organization registered in the State of Illinois. Our application for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status is currently pending with the IRS. Once approved, donations and contributions to the school will be tax-deductible.