Christian Family Montessori (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked DC School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 110 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,555
Average class size: 26 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Christian Family Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Christian Family Montessori
Kind	50
3	30
5	6
6	24

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Kindergarten is the largest grade at Christian Family Montessori, with 50 students.

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Yes

Year Founded

1981

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Student Body

Total Students

110 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

31%

State avg.: 50%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

100%

Average Class Size

26 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,555

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Tuition Notes

$7555 is for full day. Half day pre-school tuition is $5680. Our All-Day Montessori which runs from 8:00-6:00 is $11,935

% on Financial Aid

32%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$3,500

Admissions Director

Inga Sieminski

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School Notes

Christian Family Montessori School is a diverse community of parents, children, and staff working together to provide an affordable Montessori school where children will be prepared to meet the academic, social, and moral challenges ahead of them, and grow in a loving relationship with God through the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.

The Montessori approach offers a broad vision of education as an aid to life. It is designed to help children with their task of inner construction as they grow from childhood to maturity. It succeeds because it draws its principles from the natural development of the child. The child's innate passion for learning is encouraged by giving him/her opportunities to engage in spontaneous, purposeful activities with the guidance of a trained adult. Through their work, children develop concentration and joyful self-discipline. Within a framework of order, the children progress at their own pace and rhythm, according to their individual capabilities.Integrated into the CFMS experience is religious formation using the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. CGS offers the heart of our Christian faith to children ages 3-12 using the Montessori method.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Christian Family Montessori cost?

Christian Family Montessori's tuition is approximately $7,555 for private students.

What is Christian Family Montessori's ranking?

Christian Family Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for: Least expensive tuition and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Christian Family Montessori?

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

In what neighborhood is Christian Family Montessori located?

Christian Family Montessori is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 55 other private schools located in Northwest Washington.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 10/6/2023

CFMS is an incredible school! Your children will thrive here. The teachers, staff, and administration are dedicated to the children and their families. The parent community is so welcoming and supportive. I was sold by the impressiveness of the eldest children in the school who were so mature and welcoming. I heard an alumni parent describe the fact that their children were often mentoring their peers because they just knew how to navigate the world and make good choices. The academics just fell into place because they were well prepared and had cultivated the internal drive to make it happen on their own. That's what I wanted for my children.

- Posted by Parent - Current Parent

5 5/19/2023

I`ve been a parent of two CFMS students for 9 years and have had a wonderful experience at CFMS. It is a special gem that I feel so fortunate to have found. Everyone deserves a Montessori education and CFMS is a wonderful community of progressive, socially conscious, invested parents and teachers. The school intentionally keeps the school small, diverse, and financially accessible. I would recommend CFMS to anyone and everyone.

- Posted by Parent - Longtime Parent

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The average private school tuition in Washington, DC is $29,426 for elementary schools and $35,161 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Washington, DC is 72% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).