Montessori School Of Mclean

1711 Kirby Road, Mclean, VA, 22101-0221
Tel: (703)790-1049
Grades: PK - 6 | 225 students
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The Montessori School of McLean is a fully accredited school that is dedicated to the principles of the Montessori Method.  As Dr. Montessori found that children learn better in multi-age groupings, all classrooms have students of mixed ages: Primary (age 3-6); Lower Elementary (age 6-9); and Upper Elementary (age 9-12).  MSM has 7 Primary classes, 2 Lower Elementary classes, and 1 Upper Elementary class.  The Montessori Method is concerned with the development of the whole child, and allows children to develop at their own pace, and discover their innate love of learning.

School Overview:
Montessori School Of Mclean
School Type Montessori School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 6
Year Founded 1973
Student Body
Total Students 225 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 25% (VA School Avg.: 27%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 25 students
Classroom dress code Casual
(Khakis and collard shirt or polo or jumper and tights)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $13,000
Tuition Notes Primary half day $11,900 Primary full day $14,445 Elementary $15,390
Acceptance Rate 90%
Admissions Director Mrs. Montague
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 8 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
After School Physical Education Chess Club
Latin Club Robotics Club
Science Soccer
Yoga Young Actors Workshop

School Notes:

  • Sensing the need for Montessori elementary education in the McLean area during the early 1970's, Joan Marie Parasine, former headmistress, started a class for elementary students based on the curriculum developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. Soon thereafter, the close of a nearby Montessori preschool necessitated adding a preschool class to the program. In 1973, the Montessori School of McLean opened with one preschool and one elementary class. Since that time, six more preschool classes have been added and the elementary class has been expanded to include the upper elementary level in addition to the lower elementary classes (first through sixth grade.) Cultural classes were added to the program throughout the years and now include Art, Spanish or French, Music, Drama, Science Lab, Technology Lab, Physical Education, and Writing Workshop. (The cultural program changes from time to time and some programs are limited to the elementary level.) In 1998, a grand celebration was held to commemorate our 25th year. Now, after 35 wonderful years, the facilities have expanded to include a multi-purpose room (gymnasium, stage, gathering space), science and computer lab, and expanded classroom sizes.

    • Profile last updated: 07/12/2011

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Nearby Schools:

Montessori School Of Mclean
Gr. PK-6 | 0 mi. away
Brooksfield School
Gr. PK-4 | 0.5 mi. away
St John Academy
Gr. K-9 | 0.5 mi. away
The Potomac School
Gr. K-12 | 1.1 mi. away
Chesterbrook Montessori School
Gr. K | 1.1 mi. away
Country Day School
Gr. K | 1.8 mi. away

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