Metta Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–3
Arlington, VA
1022 S Highland St, Arlington, VA 22204
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 80% of Montessori schools in Virginia
In Arlington, Virginia, Metta Montessori School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 3rd grade. About 17 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 80% of Montessori elementary schools in Virginia. Enrollment is up about 240% since 2015–16. The school day runs about 10 hours, 230 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–3
- Students
- 17
- Teachers
- 4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 14 girls, 3 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 10 hours
- School year
- 230 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 80% of Montessori elementary schools in Virginia (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 91% 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 2015–16.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Montessori Society
- Association Montessori Internationale
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Metta Montessori School 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 Metta Montessori School
What grades does Metta Montessori School serve?
Metta Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–3.
How many students attend Metta Montessori School?
About 17 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Metta Montessori School?
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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