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Montessori School of Fairfax

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–5

Chantilly, VA

3411 Lees Corner Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151

Overall grade: A-

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

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Chantilly since at least 2011

Montessori School of Fairfax is a Montessori school in Chantilly, Virginia, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 23 students and around 7 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 64% since 2011–12. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 188 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–5
Students
23
Teachers
3.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 14 girls, 9 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 8 hours
School year
188 days

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 80% of Montessori elementary schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 45 Montessori elementary schools in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    14’11–1299’13–1424’15–1631’17–1830’19–2035’21–2223’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K34
    K6
    13
    26
    33
    42
    53

    Student body

    White48%
    Asian39%
    Hispanic or Latino9%
    Black4%

    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 Montessori School of Fairfax 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 School of Fairfax

    What grades does Montessori School of Fairfax serve?

    Montessori School of Fairfax serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend Montessori School of Fairfax?

    About 23 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Montessori School of Fairfax?

    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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