Inspiring and guiding our students to become global citizens through critical thinking, mindful action and joyful responsibility towards their educations, others and the earth.
Mountaintop is one of only two schools in Virginia to be fully accredited by both the American Montessori Society and the Virginia Association of Independent Schools.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top-Ranked VA School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Yearly Tuition: $45,000
- Average class size: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Mountaintop Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1982
Summer School Offered
Yes
Campus Size
9 acres
Student Body
Total Students
234 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
32%
Average Class Size
23 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,000
Tuition Notes
Varies by student\'s age and length of day for which student is enrolled.
% on Financial Aid
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,211
Admissions Director
Austin Robey
Application URL
School Notes
- Mountaintop owns nearly 10 acres on Pantops Mountain. The facilities include: classrooms with adjacent gardens and areas for outdoor learning; a greenhouse; a multi-purpose building that includes a gym; two spacious old homes and a cottage that are home to classrooms; a commercial-grade instructional kitchen; a student-run school store; and playgrounds and athletic fields. The school was established in 1982 by a group of parents interested in offering the Montessori method as an alternative educational model for their children. Mountaintop Ecology curriculum includes certification as a wildlife sanctuary with the National Wildlife Foundation and Audubon International. Mountaintop serves over 200 children in our: * Toddler Community (18 months- 3 years), * Children's House (PreK and K), * Elementary (grades 1-3 and 4-6) and * Middle School (grades 7-8) Families come to Mountaintop from Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Louisa, Nelson and Green Counties for the nurturing Montessori environment we provide. Mountaintop is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees who are parents of alumni and current students and members of the local education, business and professional community.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mountaintop Montessori School cost?
Mountaintop Montessori School's tuition is approximately $45,000 for private students.
What is Mountaintop Montessori School's ranking?
Mountaintop Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Mountaintop Montessori School?
The application deadline for Mountaintop Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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