Karter School of South Riding
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Chantilly, VA
25235 Elk Lick Rd, Chantilly, VA 20152
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 74% of preschools in Virginia
Karter School of South Riding is a Montessori school in Chantilly, Virginia, for students from pre-K through kindergarten. It has about 35 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 74% of preschool programs in Virginia. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 220 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–K
- Students
- 35
- Teachers
- 14 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 0 girls, 35 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 220 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 74% of preschool programs in Virginia (3 students per teacher).
- Larger than 87% of preschool programs in Virginia.
- Compared with 115 preschool programs in Virginia.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Karter School of South Riding 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 Karter School of South Riding
What grades does Karter School of South Riding serve?
Karter School of South Riding serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend Karter School of South Riding?
About 35 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Karter School of South Riding?
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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