Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Guidepost Montessori At Herndon
About the School
- Montessori education provides your child with a love of learning and discovery throughout critical stages in the early years.
- At our Guidepost Montessori school in Herndon, VA, we give your child the supportive and challenging environment they need in order to thrive.
- Designed for infants and toddlers, our Montessori education programs offer opportunities to learn, explore, and grow in a safe environment.
- Guidepost Montessori at Herndon is a growing community located in a thriving neighborhood of Loudoun County, VA. Discover more about our accredited, authentic Montessori school in Herndon with a tour today.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Guidepost Montessori At Herndon ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
2019
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
91 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
73%
State avg.: 31%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
James Rice
School Notes
- School Motto: Where learning is an adventure, and every child is a shining star
- Guidepost Herndon is part of an international network of Montessori schools dedicated to helping children grow through joyful learning. Our school in Herndon offers a nurturing and educational environment for toddlers (16 months to 3 years) and young children (3 to 6 years old). Early childhood years are the most critical time in your child's development. These years are foundational in shaping your child's future health, well-being, and happiness at school and home. Montessori education provides your child with the tools to navigate lifelong learning. Are you searching for a day care, preschool, or kindergarten in Herndon, VA? You may want to consider Guidepost Montessori. The day care and preschool years correspond to our ‘Toddler’ program, and the kindergarten years correspond to our 'Children's House' program. With Montessori's emphasis on helping children grow through joyful learning, Guidepost at Herndon can provide a nurturing environment for your child and prepare them for success at elementary school, and beyond.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Guidepost Montessori At Herndon?
The application deadline for Guidepost Montessori At Herndon is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Guidepost Montessori At Herndon is Cortona Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Oak Hill Christian School (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 6-12
Specialized Curriculum
13505 Dulles Technology Drive Suite 3 Herndon
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 464-0034
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
13525 Dulles Technology Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 796-6887
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1178 Herndon Pkwy
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 435-3955
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 38 students
Baptist
2516 Squirrel Hill Road
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 793-1196
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 170 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
13600 Frying Pan Rd
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 793-0749
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 6-12
Specialized Curriculum
13505 Dulles Technology Drive Suite 3 Herndon
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 464-0034
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
13525 Dulles Technology Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 796-6887
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 3-9 | 4,095 students
722 Grant St., Suite J
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 481-3080
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 70
Specialized Curriculum
12340 Pinecrest Road
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 316 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 34
Christian
22870 Pacific Boulevard
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 759-5100
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 6-12
Specialized Curriculum
13505 Dulles Technology Drive Suite 3 Herndon
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 464-0034
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
13525 Dulles Technology Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 796-6887
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 38 students
Baptist
2516 Squirrel Hill Road
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 793-1196
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 543 students
Extracurriculars: 18
Catholic
750 Peachtree Street
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 880-4350
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 3-9 | 4,095 students
722 Grant St., Suite J
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 481-3080
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
13525 Dulles Technology Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 796-6887
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1178 Herndon Pkwy
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 435-3955
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 38 students
Baptist
2516 Squirrel Hill Road
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 793-1196
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 170 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
13600 Frying Pan Rd
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 793-0749
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 140 students
Daycare / Preschool
2400 Dulles Town Blvd.
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 653-0337
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Miles
Quick Facts
P.b. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6176 Dumfries Rd
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 422-7670
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 422-7670
9216.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Auburn Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7270 Riley Rd.
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 422-7410
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 422-7410
9217.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 570 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4416 Broad Run Church Rd
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 422-7650
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 422-7650
9218.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Brentsville District High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12109 Aden Rd
Nokesville, VA 20181
(703) 594-2161
Nokesville, VA 20181
(703) 594-2161
9219.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 855 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
The Nokesville School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12375 Aden Road
Nokesville, VA 20181
(571) 781-3040
Nokesville, VA 20181
(571) 781-3040
9219.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 1,202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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