Chesapeake Montessori School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the 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 Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked VA School
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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Chesapeake Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-7

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Chesapeake Montessori School
Pre-K	56
Kind	17
1	11
2	9
3	11
4	5
6	3
7	5

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Year Founded

1907

Student Body

Total Students

117 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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What is Chesapeake Montessori School's ranking?

Chesapeake Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Oldest founding date.

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).

In 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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The average private school tuition in Chesapeake, VA is $9,851 for elementary schools and $10,935 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chesapeake, VA is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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