Located in Arlington, VA, Full Circle Montessori School serves 28 students from pre–kindergarten through sixth grade in a nonsectarian Montessori program within a midsize city neighborhood.
Founded in 2006, the school operates with four teachers and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1.
The student body includes 16.67% students of color, reflecting some racial diversity within the Arlington community.
Tuition information is competitive within Arlington, where the average elementary private school tuition is approximately $15,040.
Full Circle Montessori is situated in the Bluemont neighborhood of Arlington, near several other private and Montessori schools offering early childhood and elementary education.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
2006
Student Body
Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Full Circle Montessori School?
The application deadline for Full Circle Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Full Circle Montessori School located?
Full Circle Montessori School is located in the Bluemont neighborhood of Arlington, VA. There are 2 other private schools located in Bluemont.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Full Circle Montessori School is The Sycamore School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Saint Ann Catholic School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Charles School (0.2 miles away)
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3299 Fairfax Dr
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(703) 527-0608
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 527-0608
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Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 525-7599
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 525-7599
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Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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3809 Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 524-2511
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 524-2511
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Gr: PK-K Avg. class size: 28 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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4701 Arlington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 243-3914
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 243-3914
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(Catholic)
105 N. Thomas Street
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 528-6781
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 528-6781
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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