The Del Ray Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–4
Alexandria, VA
100 E Windsor Ave Rm 204, Alexandria, VA 22301
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Montessori school in Alexandria
- Smaller classes than 60% of Montessori schools in Virginia
The Del Ray Montessori School is a Montessori school in Alexandria, Virginia, for students from pre-K through 4th grade. It has about 20 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 60% of Montessori elementary schools in Virginia. Its enrollment has held steady since 2013–14. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 176 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–4
- Students
- 20
- Teachers
- 4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 0 girls, 20 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 60% of Montessori elementary schools in Virginia (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 87% 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 2013–14.
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 The Del Ray 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 The Del Ray Montessori School
What grades does The Del Ray Montessori School serve?
The Del Ray Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–4.
How many students attend The Del Ray Montessori School?
About 20 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Del Ray 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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