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The Springs a Montessori School

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–3

Springfield, VA

7719D Fullerton Rd, Springfield, VA 22153

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Montessori school in Springfield
  • Smaller classes than 98% of Montessori schools in Virginia
  • One of the most diverse private schools in Virginia
  • Serving families in Springfield since at least 2011

In Springfield, Virginia, The Springs a Montessori School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 3rd grade. About 59 students attend, with roughly 1 students per teacher, smaller classes than 98% of Montessori elementary schools in Virginia. Enrollment is up about 211% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 190 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
59
Teachers
45 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
1.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 31 girls, 28 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7 hours
School year
190 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 98% of Montessori elementary schools in Virginia (1 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 64% of Montessori elementary schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 45 Montessori elementary schools in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    19’11–1218’13–1422’15–1652’17–1860’19–2069’21–2259’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K161
    K35
    18
    28
    38

    Student body

    White29%
    Hispanic or Latino24%
    Black24%
    Asian24%

    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 The Springs a Montessori School 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 The Springs a Montessori School

    What grades does The Springs a Montessori School serve?

    The Springs a Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–3.

    How many students attend The Springs a Montessori School?

    About 59 students, with 1 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Springs a 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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