Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked VA School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Mountain Laurel Montessori School
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked VA School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Mountain Laurel Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1989
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Campus Size
12 acres
Student Body
Total Students
114 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 31%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
93%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
uniforms for Elementary students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
15%
Admissions Director
Jes Kuzmick
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Art Club
School Notes
- Mountain Laurel Montessori School provides quality Montessori education for Toddler age through 8th grade.
- We are the only Montessori school in the region that offers the full spectrum of Montessori education.
- Our nationally recognized Middle School for 6th through 8th grades combines challenging academics with real-world challenges of farm and community life.
- We have two toddler communities, 2 primary classes, 2 elementary classes and a Middle School offering multi-age programs in fully equipped Montessori classrooms on a beautiful 12-acre wooded campus in Front Royal, VA.
- School Motto: "Where learning is a way of life."
- Mountain Laurel Montessori School - "Where learning is a way of life." Individualized curriculum enables children to realize their fullest potential socially, emotionally, and academically. Thoughtfully designed environments provide endless possibilities of exploration with materials and activities designed to entice and delight. Montessori education provides the best opportunity to reach one's greatest potential as a conscientious student, a respectful leader, and a compassionate citizen of the world. Above all we want each child to become a happy adult who contributes to the good of society through work that brings sustaining joy.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mountain Laurel Montessori School often compared to?
Mountain Laurel Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Dominion Ridge Academy by visitors of our site.
Does Mountain Laurel Montessori School offer a summer program?
Yes, Mountain Laurel Montessori School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Mountain Laurel Montessori School's ranking?
Mountain Laurel Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Mountain Laurel Montessori School?
The application deadline for Mountain Laurel Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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