Montessori Academy Of Virginia believes in the philosophy of Dr.
Maria Montessori. We believe "A child's work is to create the man he will become.".
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Campus Size
15 acres
Student Body
Total Students
133 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
46%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Montessori Academy Of Virginia often compared to?
Montessori Academy Of Virginia is often viewed alongside schools like Greenbrier Montessori School, Chesapeake Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Academy Of Virginia?
The application deadline for Montessori Academy Of Virginia is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Montessori Academy Of Virginia located?
Montessori Academy Of Virginia is located in the Greenbrier East neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA. There are 9 other private schools located in Greenbrier East.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Montessori Academy Of Virginia is Indian Creek-welcome Baptist Church School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pleasant Grove Christian Academy Of Excellence (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Basics Primary School & Daycare (1.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2153 Kempsville Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 479-0996
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 479-0996
0.3 miles
Gr: K-3 | 22 students
1200 Kempsville Road
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-3552
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-3552
0.7 miles
Gr: K-11 | 27 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Basics Primary School & Daycare
Daycare / Preschool
1509 River Birch Run N
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 424-0994
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 424-0994
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
1100 Greenbrier Pkwy
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 549-8584
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 549-8584
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 38 students
Tidewater Christian Academy ![Tidewater Christian Academy Photo]( "Tidewater Christian Academy Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1136 Centerville Tpke N
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 479-0002
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 479-0002
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1200 Kempsville Road
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-3552
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-3552
0.7 miles
Gr: K-11 | 27 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Greenbrier Christian Academy ![Greenbrier Christian Academy Photo - The Early Childhood Center at Greenbrier Christian Academy was voted "Best of Chesapeake" in 2009.]( "Greenbrier Christian Academy Photo - The Early Childhood Center at Greenbrier Christian Academy was voted \"Best of Chesapeake\" in 2009.")
(Christian)
311 Kempsville Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-9595
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-9595
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 557 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Oxford Day School
Alternative School
805 N. Battlefield Blvd #123
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-9797
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-9797
2.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 29 students Tuition listed
1832 Elbow Rd.
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 410-5095
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 410-5095
2.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 124 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Tabernacle Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
717 Whitehurst Landing Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 424-4673
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 424-4673
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 133 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2153 Kempsville Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 479-0996
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 479-0996
0.3 miles
Gr: K-3 | 22 students
1200 Kempsville Road
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-3552
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-3552
0.7 miles
Gr: K-11 | 27 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
1100 Greenbrier Pkwy
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 549-8584
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 549-8584
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 38 students
Tidewater Christian Academy ![Tidewater Christian Academy Photo]( "Tidewater Christian Academy Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1136 Centerville Tpke N
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 479-0002
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 479-0002
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Greenbrier Enrichment Center & School ![Greenbrier Enrichment Center & School Photo - Students during free time in the classroom.]( "Greenbrier Enrichment Center & School Photo - Students during free time in the classroom.")
(Baptist)
825 Greenbrier Parkway
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 548-9280
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 548-9280
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Basics Primary School & Daycare
Daycare / Preschool
1509 River Birch Run N
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 424-0994
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 424-0994
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
1100 Greenbrier Pkwy
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 549-8584
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 549-8584
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 38 students
Tidewater Christian Academy ![Tidewater Christian Academy Photo]( "Tidewater Christian Academy Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1136 Centerville Tpke N
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 479-0002
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 479-0002
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Greenbrier Enrichment Center & School ![Greenbrier Enrichment Center & School Photo - Students during free time in the classroom.]( "Greenbrier Enrichment Center & School Photo - Students during free time in the classroom.")
(Baptist)
825 Greenbrier Parkway
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 548-9280
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 548-9280
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Greenbrier KinderCare ![Greenbrier KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Greenbrier KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
725 Greenbrier Pkwy
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 436-4672
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 436-4672
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
John F. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2325 E Washington St
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6212
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6212
9044.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 498 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1253 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6224
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6224
9044.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 713 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Nansemond Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3012 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-4167
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-4167
9045.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Nansemond River High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3301 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4101
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4101
9046.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,683 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Florence Bowser Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4540 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4106
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4106
9046.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 926 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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