About the School
- Different Drum Inc. is a co–ed special education school serving grades 9–12 in Chantilly, VA, located in an urban/large town community.
- The school enrolls 11 students with a student–teacher ratio of 4:1, supported by 3 teachers.
- is a nonsectarian program and a member of the Council of Bilingual Education and the National Association of Private Special Education Centers.
- The student body includes 9.09% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
- Enrollment size and specialized program focus differentiate.
- from nearby preschool and early learning options in Chantilly.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
11 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 31%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Different Drum Inc.?
The application deadline for Different Drum Inc. is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Different Drum Inc. is Pinnacle Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Guidepost Montessori At Chantilly (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori School Of Chantilly (0.1 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
4455 Brookfield Corporate DR
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 272-7866
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students
Montessori School
4550 Walney Rd
Chantilly, VA 20151
(571) 321-0364
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 73 students
Daycare / Preschool
14225 Newbrook Dr
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 378-2407
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
Suite 100
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 817-1390
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 142 students
Daycare / Preschool
14425 Albemarle Point Place
Chantilly, VA 20153
(703) 817-1390
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 20
14120 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 537-0355
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 47 students
Special Education School
3800 Concorde Pkwy Ste 500
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 793-9353
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 10
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
15452 US 29 Highway
Centreville, VA 20120
(703) 673-1145
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: 6-12
Specialized Curriculum
13505 Dulles Technology Drive Suite 3 Herndon
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 464-0034
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 70
Specialized Curriculum
12340 Pinecrest Road
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students
Montessori School
4550 Walney Rd
Chantilly, VA 20151
(571) 321-0364
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 20
14120 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 537-0355
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 138 students
Daycare / Preschool
5003 Westone Plz
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 961-8222
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 720 students
Catholic
13809 Poplar Tree Road
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 378-9408
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 47 students
Special Education School
3800 Concorde Pkwy Ste 500
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 793-9353
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
4455 Brookfield Corporate DR
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 272-7866
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students
Montessori School
4550 Walney Rd
Chantilly, VA 20151
(571) 321-0364
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 73 students
Daycare / Preschool
14225 Newbrook Dr
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 378-2407
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
Suite 100
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 817-1390
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 142 students
Daycare / Preschool
14425 Albemarle Point Place
Chantilly, VA 20153
(703) 817-1390
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Brookfield Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Lees Corner Rd
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 814-8700
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 814-8700
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 684 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Westfield High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Stonecroft Bv
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 488-6300
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 488-6300
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,737 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Westgate Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7500 Magarity Rd
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 610-5700
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 610-5700
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 614 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Cub Run Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5301 Sully Station Dr
Centreville, VA 20120
(703) 633-7500
Centreville, VA 20120
(703) 633-7500
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 620 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Lees Corner Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13500 Hollinger Ave
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 227-3500
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 227-3500
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 547 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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