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Guidepost Montessori at Chantilly

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8

Chantilly, VA

4550 Walney Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151

Overall grade: B-

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

  • B-Class size
  • BYears serving families
  • B-Diversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 214% since 2019–20

In Chantilly, Virginia, Guidepost Montessori at Chantilly is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 116 students attend, with roughly 15 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 214% since 2019–20. The school day runs about 10 hours, 190 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
116
Teachers
8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 58 girls, 58 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 10 hours
School year
190 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 84% of Montessori elementary schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 45 Montessori elementary schools in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    37’19–2062’21–22116’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K12
    K12
    113
    213
    313
    413
    513
    613
    713
    813

    Student body

    American Indian or Alaska Native100%

    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 Guidepost Montessori at Chantilly whether it takes part.

    More about 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 Guidepost Montessori at Chantilly

    What grades does Guidepost Montessori at Chantilly serve?

    Guidepost Montessori at Chantilly serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Guidepost Montessori at Chantilly?

    About 116 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Guidepost Montessori at Chantilly?

    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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