Central Montessori School of Virginia
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Richmond, VA
323 N 20th St, Richmond, VA 23223
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
- Serving families in Richmond since at least 2011
In Richmond, Virginia, Central Montessori School of Virginia is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 60 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 114% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 8 hours, 221 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 60
- Teachers
- 7.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 37 girls, 23 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 221 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 67% of Montessori elementary schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 45 Montessori elementary schools in Virginia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Montessori Society
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Central Montessori School of Virginia whether it takes part.
- Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Central Montessori School of Virginia
What grades does Central Montessori School of Virginia serve?
Central Montessori School of Virginia serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Central Montessori School of Virginia?
About 60 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Central Montessori School of Virginia?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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