Montessori School Of Charlottesville in Charlottesville, VA, serves 95 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, city–based Montessori program.
The school was founded in 1976 and is located in the Locust Grove neighborhood, offering early childhood education within a small urban community.
With 4 teachers and a student–teacher ratio of 24:1, the school provides classroom settings for preschool and kindergarten levels.
Approximately 6.7% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the student population.
Montessori School Of Charlottesville maintains membership with the American Montessori Society and other Montessori associations, supporting its Montessori educational approach.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1976
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
95 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.: 11:1
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 Montessori School Of Charlottesville?
The application deadline for Montessori School Of Charlottesville is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Montessori School Of Charlottesville located?
Montessori School Of Charlottesville is located in the Locust Grove neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Montessori School Of Charlottesville is Center For Adolescent And Adult Autism Services (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Charlottesville Waldorf School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is First Baptist Preschool (0.6 miles away)
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Center For Adolescent And Adult Autism Services
Special Education School
1414 Westwood Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 923-8252
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 923-8252
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students
First Baptist Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
735 Park St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-6198
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-6198
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 81 students Tuition listed
120 Waldorf Sshool Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 973-4946
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 973-4946
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Charlottesville Catholic School ![Charlottesville Catholic School Photo]( "Charlottesville Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1205 Pen Park Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 964-0400
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 964-0400
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Foster Forge Farm School
Special Program Emphasis
PO Box 5038
Charlottesville, VA 22905
(434) 282-5804
Charlottesville, VA 22905
(434) 282-5804
1 miles
Gr: 5-8 Avg. class size: 6 students
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