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Montessori Academy of Virginia

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–3

Chesapeake, VA

1468 Kempsville Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Overall grade: B+

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

  • BClass size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Serving families in Chesapeake since at least 2011

Montessori Academy of Virginia is a Montessori school in Chesapeake, Virginia, for students from pre-K through 3rd grade. It has about 43 students and around 11 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 186 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
43
Teachers
4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 24 girls, 19 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
186 days

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 53% of Montessori elementary schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 45 Montessori elementary schools in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    45’11–12131’13–1457’15–1648’17–1853’19–20108’21–2243’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded8
    Pre-K68
    K12
    111
    25
    37

    Student body

    White37%
    Black19%
    Two or more races19%
    Asian16%
    Hispanic or Latino9%

    Help paying tuition in Virginia

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

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    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 Montessori Academy of Virginia

    What grades does Montessori Academy of Virginia serve?

    Montessori Academy of Virginia serves grades Pre-K–3.

    How many students attend Montessori Academy of Virginia?

    About 43 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Montessori Academy 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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