Chesapeake Montessori School

Chesapeake Montessori Pre-School was established in 1991. It is located in the heart of Great Bridge near Chesapeake City Hall.
The school operated as a one-room Children's House (ages 3- 6 years) for 11 years.
In 2002 it was purchased by Shanna and Joe Honan.
After teaching and directing the school for one year, in 2003, Shanna added a second Children's House classroom.
In 2006, Shanna and Joe decided to change the name of the school to Chesapeake Montessori School (CMS) in order to better identify the school's new direction.
In September 2007, a Lower Elementary classroom opened, educating children ages 6 through 9 years.
Chesapeake Montessori School now houses three classrooms with an approximate enrollment of 80 students.
Preschool children have the option of attending 3, 4 or 5 days per week.
Kindergarten and elementary aged children must attend 5 days per week.
Chesapeake Montessori School also houses the Virginia Montessori Teacher Education Center.
This is a training center for individuals who wish to become certified Montessori teachers.
Students will be prepared to teach children ages 2.5 - 6 years after completing this year long curriculum.
Candidates are also required to complete a 540 hour internship.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 117 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7

Student Body

Total Students
117 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Chesapeake Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Chesapeake Montessori School?
The application deadline for Chesapeake Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
What neighborhood is Chesapeake Montessori School located?
Chesapeake Montessori School is located in the Great Bridge neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA. There are 7 other private schools located in Great Bridge.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 117 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Chesapeake, VA is $5,667 for elementary schools and $6,250 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Chesapeake, VA is 98% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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