Cardinal Montessori School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked VA School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 104 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,000
Average class size: 28 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Cardinal Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Cardinal Montessori School
Pre-K	36
Kind	22
1	14
2	12
3	5
4	4
5	8
6	3

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Year Founded

1959

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

104 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

43%

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

28 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Uniform

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,000

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Tuition Notes

Tuition Under Five $6,000 Tuition Over Five $8,500 Extended Day Care: Extra Under Five $5,300. Over Five $3,200.

Summer Program Cost Notes

Must be former, current or enrolled in fall to attend

Admissions Director

Erick V. Gallegos

School Notes

Cardinal Montessori School (CMS) is the oldest AMS affiliated Montessori school in Prince William County with roots back to 1959. Our school is committed to assist each child to reach his/her full potential in the areas of child development.
Our philosophy begins with a belief that a child comes to us with unlimited potential and must be treated with respect and dignity as the adult they are to become.
The most important qualities a child develops in our classes are self-confidence, self-esteem, independence, self-discipline, thinking skills, and a love of learning.
Each child is taught that they are capable of making decisions that influence them and that they are responsible for the decisions made.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Peter Drucker - Management Guru -
- Anne Frank - Author of the Diary of Anne Frank -
- Larry Page and Sergey Brin - Co-founders of Google -
- Jeffrey Bezos - Founder of Amazon.com -
- Julia Child - Chef and cookbook author -
- George Clooney - Actor -
- Taylor Swift - Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter -

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Cardinal Montessori School cost?

Cardinal Montessori School's tuition is approximately $8,000 for private students.

Who are famous alumni from Cardinal Montessori School?

Cardinal Montessori School famous alumni include: Peter Drucker - Management Guru, Anne Frank - Author of the Diary of Anne Frank, Larry Page and Sergey Brin - Co-founders of Google, Jeffrey Bezos - Founder of Amazon.com, Julia Child - Chef and cookbook author, George Clooney - Actor and Taylor Swift - Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter.

Does Cardinal Montessori School offer a summer program?

Yes, Cardinal Montessori School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What is Cardinal Montessori School's ranking?

Cardinal Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Cardinal Montessori School?

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

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