This list is part of our larger Private School Guide.
Aidan Montessori School
2700 27th St., NW, Washington, DC, 20008; 202-387-2700
Ages: 18 months old—6th grade.
Tuition: $28,530 (half-day Young Children’s Community), $37,600 (full-day, 8:15 AM-3 PM, Young Children’s Community), $48,730 (all-day, 8:15-5, Young Children’s Community), $37,315 (primary), $38,180 (lower elementary), and $39,085 (upper elementary).
Total number of students: 158.
Mission statement: “Aidan’s mission is to help children realize their full potential and become independent, self-motivated, personally and socially responsible citizens of the world. We do this by following the principles of Montessori education and by cultivating a community centered on curiosity, respect, humanity, and peace. We embrace diversity, striving to maintain an inclusive, equitable environment, where every individual feels a genuine sense of belonging.”
Also of note: Aidan has a strong Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging program and seeks to build a diverse community of students and faculty. Aidan values socio-economic diversity and offers financial support to 28 percent of its students.
Student-to-teacher ratio: toddlers: 4 to 1; primary: 14 to 1; elementary: 10 to 1.
Uniform? No.
Apple Montessori School
7210 Hidden Creek, Bethesda, MD, 20817; 301-320-8832
Ages: 2 to 6 years.
Tuition: $16,180-$24,081 (September-June, five days/week), $19,416-$28,897.20 (September-August, five days/week), tuition varies based on the chosen length of the school day and the student’s age.
Total number of students: 44 students.
Mission statement: “Apple Montessori is dedicated to nurturing each child’s natural love of learning within an inclusive and diverse community that fosters independence, confidence, and joy.”
Student-to-teacher ratio: 6 to 1.
Uniform? No.
Aquinas & Old Town Montessori Schools
Aquinas Montessori School: 8334 Mount Vernon Hwy., Alexandria, VA, 22309; 703-780-8484. Old Town Montessori School: 112 South Columbus St., Alexandria, VA, 22314; 703-684-7323.
Ages: 2 ½ -12.
Tuition: n/a.
Total number of students: 130-140 (Aquinas); 30 (Old Town).
Mission statement: “At Aquinas and Old Town Montessori Schools, our mission is to provide high quality Montessori education in a nurturing, nature-rich environment, guiding children ages 2½ to 12 to become independent, collaborative, and creative lifelong learners. We are committed to honoring each child’s unique path through self-paced, experiential learning that fosters academic growth, social‑emotional development, and moral integrity—empowering them to contribute meaningfully to their community and the world.”
Also of note: According to its website, the schools have multi-age classrooms that “afford us the luxury of adapting the curriculum to each individual child. Each child can work at his or her own pace, while remaining in community with his or her peers. In addition, the multi-age format allows all older children to be the leaders of the classroom community, even those children who may be shy or quiet.” Additionally, Aquinas has a heated swimming pool that it utilizes for PE class and summer camp.
Student-to-teacher ratio: 9 to 1.
Uniform? Yes.
Arlington Montessori House
3809 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA, 22201; 703-524-2511
Ages: 16 months-5 years.
Tuition: $16,500-$28,300 (toddlers), $13,200-$26,800 (3-4 years old), $12,050-$18,250 (kindergarteners, 5 years old by September 30); tuition varies based on chosen length of school day.
Total number of students: 60.
Mission: The school’s website states that “as a pillar of the Arlington Montessori community for the last three decades, AMH continues to grow as we serve the children and families of the area in providing a high-quality Montessori education. In partnership with our board and parent cooperative, AMH is developing plans for its continued growth, paving the way to another thirty years of Montessori education.”
Also of note: The school’s website states, “We are a non-profit Parent Co-Operative. As a Co-Operative there are many ways for parents to engage with the school and support our professional staff. AMH Parents are obligated to complete 20 hours of service over the school year that may include serving on parent committees, participating in Maintenance Days, and providing special skills or sharing special interests.”
Student-to-teacher ratio: morning (8:30 AM-noon) 12 to 1, toddler: 5 to 1.
Uniform? No.
Barrie School
13500 Layhill Rd., Silver Spring, MD, 20906; 301-576-2800
Ages: 3 months- 12th grade.
Tuition: $23,330 (3 months-2 years old), $27,145 (3-5 years old), $30,780 (1st-5th grade), $35,280 (6th-8th grade), $38,060 (9th-12th grade).
Total number of students: 332.
Mission statement: “Barrie School empowers individuals to expand their intellectual abilities, develop their creative talents, and discover their passions to make a positive impact in a rapidly changing world.”
Also of note: More than 60 percent of students identify as students of color. Teachers have an average of 13 years of experience. The school makes the most of the educational opportunities in DC, running field trips to locations such as the Smithsonian and the Supreme Court. Fall Expeditions and Spring Extended Study Week give students opportunities to explore national or global communities; offerings include traveling to Uruguay” (9th-12th grade), and attending the Montessori model United Nations in New York (6th grade).
Student-to-teacher ratio: 7 to 1.
Uniform? No.
Bethesda Montessori School
7611 Clarendon Rd., Bethesda, MD, 20814; 301-986-1260
Ages: 3 to 6 years old.
Tuition: $15,000-$20,000 (five-day week, tuition varies based on chosen length of school day).
Total number of students: 80.
Mission: According to the school’s website, “It has been proven that small children have a desire to learn and are capable of acquiring a great deal of knowledge. The Montessori attitude toward education stresses the sensitive periods. These are times when children are interested in acquiring a particular skill or gaining knowledge in a certain area. The teacher or ‘directress’ directs their learning and provides the needed stimulation for the children to work with the manipulative materials provided for them. They may use them freely, work at their own pace and repeat the activity for as long as they wish. The carefully prepared environment provides a stimulus for children to make new self-discoveries, and gain confidence, independence and a sense of order in a noncompetitive atmosphere. These are qualities that we hope will grow with the children and remain with them as they enter adulthood.”
Student-to-teacher ratio: 27 to 1.
Uniform? No.
Brooksfield School
1830 Kirby Rd., McLean, VA, 22101; 703-356-5437
Ages: toddler care, day care, pre-K, and kindergarten.
Tuition: $20,541-$30,328 (toddlers), $19,275-$28,734 (ages 3-6), tuition varies based on chosen length of school day.
Total number of students: 115.
Mission statement: “The Brooksfield School was founded in 1987 as a unique Montessori School dedicated to providing a loving, stimulating and creative environment with a focus on the arts. We strive to nurture the social, physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual development of our students.”
Also of note: Students engage in programs such as Handwriting Without Tears, a curriculum designed to teach students cursive, and Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots, a foundation that promotes youth activism through community projects, particularly related to the environment.
Student-to-teacher ratio: 6 to 1.
Uniform? No.
Butler Montessori School
15951 Germantown Rd., Darnestown, MD, 20874; 301-977-6600
Ages: 6 weeks–12th grade.
Tuition: $26,500 (ages 6 weeks-18 months), $13,400-$19,500 (18 months-3 years), $13,400-$19,500 (3 years-6 years), $19,500 (1st-6th grade), tuition varies based on chosen length of school day.
Total number of students: 214.
Mission statement: “Our mission is to guide children to be independent, resilient, compassionate, socially aware, global thinkers ready to navigate this changing world.”
Also of note: According to its website, “Butler Montessori’s 22-acre ‘Green School’ borders Seneca Creek Park, creating a learning wonderland. Students explore organic farms, pollinator gardens, and miles of trails. We believe fresh air and nature are essential, making our campus an extension of the classroom—fostering independence, community, and eco-conscious minds ready to change the world.”
Student-to-teacher ratio: 9 to 1.
Uniform? No.
Casa de Montessori
14015 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD, 20904; 301-384-8404
Ages: preschool and kindergarten.
Tuition: $8,500 (preschool), $10,750 (kindergarten).
Total number of students: 50.
Mission: According to the school’s website, “Casa de Montessori offers an enlightening and nurturing Montessori environment to educate and support each individual child in building a foundation for life-long learning.”
Student-to-teacher ratio: 25 to 1.
Uniform? No.
Chesapeake Montessori School
Lower school: 30 Old Mill Bottom Rd. N., Annapolis, MD, 21409; upper school: 1344 Richie Hwy., Arnold, MD, 21012; 410-757-4740
Ages: 18 months-8th grade.
Tuition: $14,706-$18,460 (18 months–3 years old), $14,706–$18,460 (3 years–6 ½ years old), $18,460 (6–12 years old), $20,639 (12–15 years old).
Total number of students: 145.
Mission statement: “Chesapeake Montessori School guides children and adolescents in their development to become confident, respectful, kind, and independent individuals with well-developed powers of reasoning and a joy for learning. Using Montessori theory and practice of individualized learning in a whole-school community, we are committed to creating rich and healthy environments indoors and outdoors that provide intellectual, academic, social, and emotional preparation for life.”
Also of note: The lower school’s 7.5-acre campus offers students many “natural play spaces” and “a nature trail, gardens, sport court, and playing fields.” The upper school is a “3.5 acre working farm, which includes a schoolhouse, wood shop, chicken coop, art studio, and a small green house.”
Student-to-teacher ratio: 13 to 1.
Uniform? No.
Chesterbrook Montessori School
4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA, 22203; 703-243-3914
Ages: 16 months–6 years.
Tuition: n/a.
Total number of students: 20.
Mission statement: “Our mission is to prepare children for life. We celebrate each child’s individuality and help them discover how they can best contribute to our world and culture. All children are naturally curious and love to learn; we support this innate drive by providing authentic Montessori environments that meet children’s developmental needs, by having a staff of loving and well-prepared adults, and by building a community of families that actively support our mission.”
Student-to-teacher ratio: 6 to 1.
Uniform? No.
Children’s House of Washington
3133 Dumbarton St., NW, Washington, DC, 20007; 202-342-2551
Ages: 2-6 years old.
Tuition: n/a.
Total number of students: 19.
Mission: According to the school’s website, “At CHOW Montessori we are deeply committed to our students as they explore their ever-increasing curiosity about the world in which they live. Our dedicated teachers provide the educational building blocks for our 2-6 years olds to fully discover their intrinsic abilities, curiosity, and intellect.”
Student-to-teacher ratio: 19 to 1.
Uniform? No.
Christian Family Montessori School
201 Allison St., NW, Suite B, Washington, DC, 20011; 202-722-1520
Ages: infant-8th grade.
Tuition: $11,050-$19,545 (primary school), $13,475 (elementary school), $19,545 (adolescent program).
Total number of students: 104.
Mission statement: “Christian Family Montessori is a diverse community of parents, children, and staff working together to provide an affordable Montessori education where children will be prepared to meet the academic, social, and moral challenges ahead of them and grow in a loving relationship with God through the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.”
Also of note: Primary school students take grace and courtesy lessons to “practice moving with purpose and control and engaging with real social situations.”
Student-to-teacher ratio: 21 to 1.
Uniform? No.
Evergreen School
10700 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD, 20902; and 1605 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD, 20851; 301-942-5979
Ages: 2 years-3rd grade.
Tuition: $15,846-$29,525 (age 2-3 years), $16,440-$24,269 (3-6 years), $25,946 (1st-3rd grade).
Total number of students: 87,
Mission statement: “Evergreen School develops the intellect, independence, confidence and compassion of each child through a Montessori curriculum and a diverse, inclusive community which fosters creative and inquisitive thinkers who will be prepared to make a positive impact on the world.”
Student-to-teacher ratio: 6 to 1.
Uniform? No.
Georgetown Montessori School
1041 Wisconsin Ave., NW, 20007; 202-337-8058
Ages: 2-6 years.
Tuition: $19,500 (toddlers, three mornings a week), $22,650 (toddlers, five mornings a week), $26,000 (toddlers, five full days a week), $20,575 (primary program, half day), $26,000 (primary program, full day).
Total number of students: 49.
Mission: “Georgetown Montessori’s Principles include: a deep respect for all life and for childhood particularly, a quest to make the world a better place through the thoughtful development of each generation, sense of responsibility for the earth and all who inhabit it, and a commitment to community through engagement, deep listening and sharing.”
Also of note: School events “include the Halloween parade at the Georgetown Waterfront, a pot luck international Thanksgiving luncheon, a Christmas children’s concert with a visit from Santa, a Valentine’s Day program, a Mother’s Day Coffee event, an Easter egg hunt and an End-of-Year picnic.”
Student-to-teacher ratio: Toddler program: 4 to 1, primary program: 22 to 3.
Uniform? No.
Glenmont Montessori Bilingual School
12162 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD, 20902; 301-603-2312
Ages: 3-6 years
Tuition: n/a.
Total number of students: n/a.
Mission: “We are committed to developing a love for learning within the child. We do it through discovery in a secular, bilingual, and family centered learning community. We encourage the self-development of each individual’s natural potential by nurturing creativity, promoting critical thinking while supporting the socio-emotional and intellectual growth of the children.”
Also of note: Glenmont Montessori offers students a Spanish immersion experience.
Student-to-teacher ratio: 8 to 1.
Uniform? No.
Hunter Mill Montessori School
2709 Hunter Mill Rd., Oakton, VA; 703-938-7755
Ages: 2 years, 9 months — 6 years.
Tuition: $12,540 (toddler program, 9 AM-noon), $15,540 (toddler program, 8:30 -3:30), $16,790 (toddler program, 8-4:30), $10,900 (primary school, 9-noon), $13,500 (primary school, 8-4:30).
Total number of students: 43.
Mission: “Learning is based on the principles of education discovered and promoted by Dr. Maria Montessori. Dr. Montessori was the first to discover and acknowledge the need for early education. Her discoveries have been verified by current educational research as well as over 100 years of successful implementation in schools around the world.”
Also of note: Students attend a weekly “Creative Movement class” and “learn to be aware of their bodies, to breathe slowly, and to control their movements. The children are introduced to a classical composer’s music, listening to the music and hearing a storybook to illustrate the music.”
Student-to-teacher ratio: 10 to 1.
Uniform? No.
Little Flower Montessori School
3029 16th St., NW; 202-667-6803
Ages: 2½-6.
Tuition: n/a.
Total number of students: n/a.
Mission statement: “Our mission is to meet each student’s physical needs while encouraging independence and self care. We aim to provide a nurturing atmosphere in which students have respect for others as well as themselves.”
Also of note: According to the school’s website, the staff is bilingual and speaks both English and Spanish.
Student-to-teacher ratio: n/a.
Uniform? No.
Manor Montessori School
11200 Old Georgetown Rd., Rockville, MD; ages 2-6th grade. 10500 Oaklyn Dr., Potomac, MD; age 2-9 years. 5450 Massachusetts Ave., Bethesda, MD; age 2-6th grade. 301-299-7400.
Ages: age 2-6th grade.
Tuition: $18,400 (age 2 years, 8:40 AM-noon), $21,400 (age 2 years, 8:40-3), $17,500 (age 3 years, 8:40-noon), $20,500 (pre-K, age 4 years, 8:40-3), $20,600 (kindergarten, age 5 years, 8:40-3), $24,000 (ages 6 years-9 years, 8:40-3).
Total number of students: 140.
Mission: “Our staff’s dedication to the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, along with strict adherence to her principles and practices, has been the reason for our success over a sixty year period….Our staff members regularly attend local and national Montessori workshops. In monthly meetings we discuss topics such as Montessori philosophy, different learning styles, positive language and discipline, as well as other important issues such as emergency preparedness. The Manor Montessori School is committed to supporting the professional growth of all staff members in order to benefit our students.”
Student-to-teacher ratio: toddlers (2 years): 4 to 1, primary (3-6 years): 22 to 3. Elementary (1st-3rd grade): n/a.
Uniform? Yes.
Mater Amoris Montessori School
18501 Mink Hollow Rd., Ashton, MD, 20861; 301-774-7468
Ages: 2–14 years.
Tuition: $16,720 (young children’s community), $14,680 (children’s house), $15,585 (lower elementary), $15,885 (upper elementary), $17,600 (adolescent).
Total number of students: 110.
Mission: According to a message from Head of School Alicia Enright, “Mater Amoris is dedicated to the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, who believed in using children’s energy and imagination to the advantage of the child. In all of our classrooms, regardless of level, each child’s learning journey is individualized and based on self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative work and play. A love for the child, respect for each child’s dignity, and desire to nurture the human spirit serve as the bases of our approach and guide our faculty and staff in our work with children and families.”
Also of note: “Nearby gardens are maintained by students and a partnership with Blueberry Gardens allows for more extensive work opportunities.”
Student-to-teacher ratio: 9 to 1.
Uniform? No.
Montessori Country School
621 Alabama Dr., Herndon, VA, 20170; 703-437-8285
Ages: 16 months–6 years.
Tuition: n/a.
Total number of students: 80.
Mission: According to a message from School Director Karen Graziano, “Our goal is to foster a love of learning and nurture each child’s development through well-rounded, individual education based on the Montessori Method and philosophy. Early childhood lessons and experiences are important for building confidence, a strong educational foundation, and readiness for the future.”
Student-to-teacher ratio: 22 to 1.
Uniform? No.
Montessori School of Alexandria
6300 Florence La., Alexandria, VA; 703-960-3498
Ages: 3 years—6th grade.
Tuition: $15,680 (preschool, 8:30 AM–noon), $16,750 (preschool, 8:30–3:30), $17,600 (1st-6th grade, 8:30-3:30).
Total number of students: 100.
Mission statement: “To be the foundation for a peaceful community of socially responsible, independent thinkers and self-motivated lifelong learners.”
Student-to-teacher ratio: 8 to 1.
Uniform? Yes.
Montessori School of Cedar Lane
3035 Cedar La., Fairfax, VA; 703-560-4379
Ages: 3–6 years.
Tuition: $9,180.
Total number of students: 98.
Mission: “At Montessori School of Cedar Lane….learning is based on the principles of education discovered and promoted by Dr. Maria Montessori….Our three schools provide the ‘prepared environment’ utilizing the discoveries and methods of Dr. Montessori to help the child develop more fully the potential within him. Each school provides a program especially suited to the needs of the child and offers additional individual attention to the whole development of the child.”
Student-to-teacher ratio: 20 to 1.
Uniform? No.
Montessori School of Chevy Chase
5312 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC, 20015; 202-362-6212
Ages: 18 months–6 years.
Tuition: $25,300 (age 18 months–2.5 years, 8:30 AM-1 PM), $30,950 (age 18 months–2.5 years, 8:30-3:30), $34,800 (age 18 months–2.5 years, 8:30-6), $24,500 (age 2.6–6 years, 8:30-3:30), $30,200 (age 2.6-6 years, 8:30-6).
Total number of students: 50.
Mission statement: “The Montessori School of Chevy Chase is a culturally diverse community of life long learners, offering a strong academic curriculum based on the Montessori Philosophy fostering self-esteem, independence, empathy and social consciousness.”
Also of note: The school offers a French immersion program.
Student-to-teacher ratio: 4 to 1.
Uniform? No.
Montessori School of Holmes Run
3335 Annandale Rd, Falls Church, VA, 22042; 703-573-7599
Ages: 2.5–6 years.
Tuition: $12,600 (Early Childhood I, under 3 years old), $11,200 (Early Childhood II, over 3 years old), $13,300 (kindergarten), $17,500 (Early Childhood I and day care), $16,300 (Early Childhood II and day care), $16,500 (kindergarten and day care).
Total number of students: 37..
Mission: “Our Montessori school in Falls Church, VA provides a quality Montessori program that is strong in academics while emphasizing tangible life-skills like collaboration, problem solving, self-expression and time management. The results are highly motivated, socially-adjusted, and academically inspired children who quickly develop a love of learning that will last for a lifetime.”
Student-to-teacher ratio: 19 to 1.
Uniform? No.
Montessori School of Northern Virginia
Valleybrook Campus: 3433 Rose Ln., Falls Church, VA, 22042; 703-992-0255; ages 2-6 years. Hillbrook Campus: 6820 Pacific La., Annandale, VA, 22003; 703-256-9577; ages 2-12 years.
Ages: 2-12 years.
Tuition: $17,590 (age 2 years, half day), $24,000 (age 2 years, full day), $15,525 (ages 3–6 years, half day), $20,000 (ages 3–6 years, full day), $22,000 (1st-6th grade), $27,000 (7th-8th grade).
Total number of students: 233.
Mission statement: “We inspire and guide children to love learning, to love one another, and to love the world around them.”
Student-to-teacher ratio: 9 to 1.
Uniform? No.
Montessori School of Oakton
10830 Main St., Fairfax, VA, 22030; 703-715-0611
Ages: 3 years–6th grade.
Tuition: n/a.
Total number of students: 100.
Mission statement: “The mission of the Montessori School of Oakton (MSO) is to provide an enriched educational environment, based upon Montessori principles, that will guide, nurture and stimulate the fullest development of each individual child.”
Student-to-teacher ratio: n/a.
Uniform? Yes.
Montessori School of Washington
4380 MacArthur Blvd., NW, Washington, DC, 20007; 202-338-1557
Ages: 2–6 years.
Tuition: ; $17,924 (age 2-3 years, 8 AM-noon), $20,639 (age 2-3 years, 8-3), $16,838 (three days a week, 8-3), $16,838 (age 3-6 years, 8-noon), $19,553 (age 3-6 years, 8-3).
Total number of students: 25.
Mission statement: “At MSOW, the community works together to ensure every child has a positive, happy, and rewarding school experience. Our quality values are enriched with Montessori teachings and learning. Our goal is to guide the child as he/she realizes their capabilities and thus understands their place in the world, benefitting their communities and the future that awaits them. We prepare children as they embark on a successful educational journey while developing their social, cognitive, emotional, and physical skills.”
Also of note: The Montessori School of Washington offers enrichment classes including yoga.
Student-to-teacher ratio: 4 to 1.
Uniform? No.
Oneness-Family School
Oneness-Family Montessori Lower School: 6701 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, MD, 20815; age 2 years–8th grade; 301-652-7751. Oneness-Family High School: 9411 Connecticut Ave., Kensington, MD, 20895; 9th-12th grade; 240-383-7655.
Ages: age 2—12th grade.
Tuition: $24,000 (half day toddler, age 2-3 years), $27,000 (full-day toddler, age 2-3 years), $30,000 (half-day preschool—pre-K), $31,500 (full-day preschool—pre-K), $33,000 (kindergarten), $35,500 (1st-3rd grade), $36,500 (4th-5th grade), $39,000 (6th-8th grade), $42,650 (9th-12th grade).
Total number of students: 141.
Mission statement: “Our mission is to ignite the spark in a new generation of courageous and capable leaders through a student-centered community of diversity, academic excellence, and innovation in the Montessori tradition.”
Traditions: “In November and December, students visit local churches, synagogues, temples, and other sacred places as part of their study on world religions. These experiences culminate in unique student presentations at the Festival of Lights, with a program that highlights diverse spiritual and cultural traditions.”
Student-to-teacher ratio: 6 to 1.
Uniform? No.
Reston Montessori School
1765 Business Center Dr., Reston, VA, 20190; 703-481-2922
Ages: 3 months-12 years.
Tuition: $21,330 (age 3-18 months, 8 AM–5:30 PM), $14,454 (age 18 months-3 years), $13,032 (age 3 years), $14,796 (age 4 years), $16,146 (kindergarten), $17,091 (age 6-12 years).
Total number of students: n/a.
Mission statement: “Our mission is to make the best of our future citizens.”
Student-to-teacher ratio: n/a.
Uniform? Yes.
Spring Bilingual Montessori Academy
3514 Plyers Mill Rd., Kensington, MD, 20895; 301-962-7262
Ages: 2 years-kindergarten.
Tuition: $13,550 (half day, 8:30 AM-noon), $16,390 (full day, 8:30-3).
Total number of students: n/a.
Mission: “Since 1967, Spring Bilingual Montessori Academy (SBMA) has protected and encouraged children, and at the same time challenged and stretched them to the limits of their intellect and imaginations…Spring Bilingual Montessori Academy seeks to create a learning environment in which the student is encouraged to explore his own innate sense of curiosity and eagerness to gain knowledge.”
Student-to-teacher ratio: n/a.
Uniform? n/a.
Spring Valley Montessori Academy
5144 Massachusetts Ave., Bethesda, MD, 20816; 202-316-2200
Ages: 2-5 years.
Tuition: $7,500 (two days a week), $9,500 (three days a week), $13,500 (five days a week).
Total number of students: 60.
Mission: “Our award-winning Montessori program emphasizes learning through play and has even been recognized by former First Lady Michelle Obama’s nationwide initiative Let’s Move! We provide a variety of learning opportunities for two-to five-year old children that foster each child’s growth, independence, and confidence. Through a curriculum that encourages physical activity, life skills, personal expression through art and music, and language development and offers an introduction to math, geography, and science concepts; our classrooms and outdoor learning spaces invite curiosity and exploration.”
Student-to-teacher ratio: 4 to 1.
Uniform? No.
The Springs
7719 Fullerton Rd., Springfield, VA, 22153; 703-455-1000
Ages: 6 weeks—3rd grade.
Tuition: $30,000 (age 6 weeks–16 months, full day, 7 AM-6 PM), $12,550 (age 16 months–36 months, half day, 8:15 AM-noon), $22,170 (age 16 months–36 months, full day, 7-6), $12,550 (age 3 years–6 years, half day, 8:15-noon), $14,500 (age 3 years–6 years, school day, 8:15-3), $18,950 (age 3 years–6 years, full day, 7-6), $14,500 (age 6 years–12 years, school day, 8:15-3), $19,775 (age 6 years–12 years, full day, 7-6).
Total number of students: 230.
Mission statement: “The Springs, A Montessori School, is committed to developing the whole child in accordance with their individual needs adhering to authentic Montessori practices to provide a foundation that cultivates a lifelong love of learning grounded in peace, respect, independence, and excellence intended for the continued success of our students.”
Student-to-teacher ratio: Toddlers: 5 to 1; age 3 years—5 years: 10 to 1 in the afternoon, 14 to 1 in the mornings; elementary students: 18 to 1.
Uniform? Yes.
St. Mark’s Montessori School
5800 Backlick Rd., Springfield, VA; 703-451-4470
Ages: 3-6 years.
Tuition: $8,550 (half day, 8:25 AM-noon), $13,917.50 (full day, 8:25-3).
Total number of students: 54.,
Mission statement: “Our mission is to offer a student the opportunity to benefit from our Montessori program, which strives to develop independence, leadership qualities and self- discipline in each child, in an environment where he or she will build a solid foundation for all future learning.”
Student-to-teacher ratio: 18 to 1.
Uniform? No.
Sunset Hills Montessori School
11180 Ridge Heights Rd., Reston, VA, 20191; 703-476-7477
Ages: 21 months—4th grade.
Tuition: $10,075 (pre-primary, three days a week), $15,060 (pre-primary, five days a week), $13,593 (primary), $15,378 (kindergarten), $17,499 (lower elementary).
Total number of students: 161.
Mission: “At Sunset Hills Montessori School we are committed to recognizing and cultivating the uniqueness of each individual child.”
Also of note: In 2022–2024, Sunset Hills was named the best Montessori school in the DMV by Washington Parent Magazine.
Student-to-teacher ratio: 9 to 1.
Uniform? No.
