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Montessori Preparatory School

5.00 (1 review)

4811 High Street W Portsmouth, VA 23703

Tel: (757) 414-1495

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 27 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 27 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
Other Montessori association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Montessori Preparatory School
Pre-K	25
Kind	2

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Student Body

Total Students

27 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Montessori Preparatory School has been offering the highest-quality education to children in the community.
Through the years we have stayed committed to providing your child with a safe, loving, and caring environment that meets their unique needs.
School provides your children an education using the Montessori Education program that is for 2, 3, 4, and 5-year olds.
This program includes art, Chinese, yoga, and many other fun classes.
In addition, we also offer a separate music program, the Kindermusik.
At our school your child participates in a wide variety of activities and programs.
These programs use various materials that are designed to help your child develop concentration, coordination, work habits, and independence.

Montessori Preparatory School has been offering the highest-quality education to children in the community.
Through the years we have stayed committed to providing your child with a safe, loving, and caring environment that meets their unique needs.
School provides your children an education using the Montessori Education program that is for 2, 3, 4, and 5-year olds.
This program includes art, Chinese, yoga, and many other fun classes.
In addition, we also offer a separate music program, the Kindermusik.
At our school your child participates in a wide variety of activities and programs.
These programs use various materials that are designed to help your child develop concentration, coordination, work habits, and independence.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Montessori Preparatory School?

The application deadline for Montessori Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 8/18/2015

I would not have my child in any other school. Mrs Jennings has over 30 years experience with the Montessori method and all of the teachers are so kind and dedicated to the children. This school has my highest recommendation.

- Posted by Parent - Ekevi

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