Montessori Country School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–1
Herndon, VA
621 Alabama Dr, Herndon, VA 20172
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
- Serving families in Herndon since at least 2011
Montessori Country School is a Montessori school in Herndon, Virginia, for students from pre-K through 1st grade. It has about 22 students and around 6 students per teacher. The school supports homeschooling families. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 182 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–1
- Students
- 22
- Teachers
- 3.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 13 girls, 9 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 182 days
- Supports homeschooling
- Yes, a main role of this school
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 51% of Montessori elementary schools in Virginia (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 82% 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 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- 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 Montessori Country 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 Montessori Country School
What grades does Montessori Country School serve?
Montessori Country School serves grades Pre-K–1.
How many students attend Montessori Country School?
About 22 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Montessori Country 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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