Aidan Montessori School Top 3 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (DC)

Waterfront Academy Top 13 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (DC)

Christian Family Montessori Top 3 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (DC)

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District Of Columbia Montessori Private Schools

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 montessori private schools serving 690 students in District Of Columbia.

Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 69%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private school average acceptance rate of 63%.

Affiliations: 18% of montessori private schools in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top schools: The montessori private schools in District Of Columbia include Aidan Montessori School, Montessori School Of Chevy Chase, and Christian Family Montessori.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 11
# Students Served: 690

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 11
# Students Served: 690

District Of Columbia Montessori Private School Trends

Private Schools

690

Students

$25,928

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

35%

Students of Color

9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked montessori private schools in District Of Columbia?

The montessori private schools in District Of Columbia include Aidan Montessori School, Montessori School Of Chevy Chase, and Christian Family Montessori.

How many montessori private schools are located in District Of Columbia?

11 montessori private schools are located in District Of Columbia.

How diverse are montessori private schools in District Of Columbia?

District Of Columbia montessori private schools are approximately 35% minority students, which is lower than the District Of Columbia private school average of 50%.

What percentage of montessori private schools are religiously affiliated in District Of Columbia?

18% of montessori private schools in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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