Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Yearly Tuition: $13,184
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: Mar. 1 / rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Ghent Montessori School
About the School
- Ghent Montessori School in Norfolk, VA, serves students from nursery school through 8th grade in a midsize city community setting.
- Founded in 1978, the school follows a Montessori program and is a member of the American Montessori Society and other Montessori associations.
- The school enrolls 161 students with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average class size of 22.
- Tuition for the 2023–24 school year is $13,184, below the local elementary private school average of $16,324.
- Ghent Montessori School's nonsectarian early learning program includes 27% students of color and offers summer school with rolling admissions.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Yearly Tuition: $13,184
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: Mar. 1 / rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1978
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
161 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 31%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
Average Class Size
22 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Mar. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,184
Admissions Director
Ruland Gagne
School Notes
- School Motto: Encouraging total development of the child
- Ghent Montessori School serves families throughout the Hampton Roads. The school is accredited by the International Montessori Council and is committed to the Montessori philosophy. GMS asprires to meet the academic, social and emotional needs of every child individually.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ghent Montessori School cost?
Ghent Montessori School's tuition is approximately $13,184 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Ghent Montessori School?
The application deadline for Ghent Montessori School is Mar. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Mar. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Ghent Montessori School located?
Ghent Montessori School is located in the Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk, VA. There are 5 other private schools located in Ghent.
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