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Charleston Montessori

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6

Charleston, WV

3410 Virginia St SE, Charleston, WV 25304

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 74% of Montessori schools nationwide
  • Serving families in Charleston since at least 2011

Charleston Montessori is a Montessori school in Charleston, West Virginia, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 62 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 74% of Montessori elementary schools nationwide. Enrollment has grown about 148% since 2011–12. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 180 days a year. West Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–6
Students
62
Teachers
14.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 7 girls, 55 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 8 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 74% of Montessori elementary schools nationwide (4 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 66% of Montessori elementary schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 975 Montessori elementary schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    25’11–1234’13–1438’15–1638’17–1849’19–2045’21–2262’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K36
    K20
    111
    27
    310
    46
    56
    62

    Student body

    White94%
    Two or more races3%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    Black2%

    Help paying tuition in West Virginia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Charleston Montessori whether it takes part.

    More about West Virginia's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about Charleston Montessori

    What grades does Charleston Montessori serve?

    Charleston Montessori serves grades Pre-K–6.

    How many students attend Charleston Montessori?

    About 62 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Charleston Montessori?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. West Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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