Old Town Montessori School

112 S Columbus St
Alexandria, VA 22314
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Old Town Montessori is an established private school of 29 years located in a historic neighborhood of Old Town Alexandria, VA. It is "Recognized" by AMI (Association Montessori Internationale). Old Town Montessori is a non-sectarian school and we admit all children regardless of race, creed, color or origin.Ages.
Children in each primary class range in age from 3 to 6 years. The primary curriculum is a fully comprehensive three year program where the child learns to compare, classify and clarify the world around them. Materials and curriculum center around Practical Life, Sensorial Explorations, Language, Math, Geography, History, Biology, Science, Art, and Music.
Our principal Montessori teachers hold an AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) diploma in addition to their graduate degrees.
Quick Stats (2021)
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Students: 23 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling

School Overview

School TypeMontessori School
School Membership(s)School Assoc.Association Montessori International (AMI)
Religious AffiliationNonsectarian
Grades OfferedGrades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students23 students
Student Body TypeCo-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade Old Town Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio12:1
National avg.: 13:1
List of Courses OfferedLink to List of Courses
Matriculation DataMatric. DataLink to Matriculation Data

Finances and Admission

Admission DeadlineNone / Rolling

School Notes

  • Old Town Montessori is an established private school of 29 years located in a historic neighborhood of Old Town Alexandria, VA. The building is a charming and perfectly restored townhouse, with a generous yard with play equipment. It is a short 15-minute drive away from our larger Mt. Vernon campus, "The Aquinas".
  • Old Town Montessori school is "Recognized" by AMI (Association Montessori Internationale).
  • Old Town Montessori is a non-sectarian school and we admit all children regardless of race, creed, color or origin.Ages There are two primary classes at the Old Town Montessori School. Children in each primary class range in age from 3 to 6 years. The primary curriculum is a fully comprehensive three year program where the child learns to compare, classify and clarify the world around them. Materials and curriculum center around Practical Life, Sensorial Explorations, Language, Math, Geography, History, Biology, Science, Art, and Music. Morning arrival begins at 8:30 AM. Children in the half-day class are dismissed at noon. Children in the full-day classes (5&6 year olds) remain for lunch and an afternoon session until 3:00 PM. Before-school care is available from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM and After-school care is available until 6:00 PM for children of all ages.
  • Our principal Montessori teachers hold an AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) diploma in addition to their graduate degrees.
  • Other languages: A language teacher presents Spanish or French to our full-day children (5&6 year olds) who are in the sensitive period for developing language skills.    

Nearby Private Schools

The nearest high school to Old Town Montessori School is Fusion Academy Alexandria (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Blue Bird Of Alexandria (0.4 miles away)
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  • School Location Miles Grades Students
  • Alexandria
    Blue Bird Of Alexandria
    Alternative School
     Grades: PK-2 | 296 students
    0.4 miles
    346 Commerce St
    Alexandria, VA 22314
    (703) 548-1268     0.4 PK-2
    296
  • Alexandria
    St. Coletta Of Greater Washingt
    Special Education School
     Grades: NS | 144 students
    0.5 miles
    207 So Peyton St
    Alexandria, VA 22314
    (703) 683-3686     0.5 NS
    144
  • Alexandria
     St. Mary Elementary School
    St. Mary Elementary School Photo - Entrance to our School
    (Roman Catholic)
    (1)
     Grades: PK-8 | 561 students
    0.6 miles
    400 Green Street
    Alexandria, VA 22314
    (703) 549-1646     0.6 PK-8
    561
  • Alexandria
    Fusion Academy Alexandria
     Grades: 6-12 | 43 students
    0.8 miles
    333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 100
    Alexandria, VA 22314
    (703) 535-3130     0.8 6-12
    43
  • Alexandria
    St. Anthony's Day School
    Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
     Grades: PK | 120 students
    0.8 miles
    321 First Street
    Alexandria, VA 22314
    (703) 836-9123     0.8 PK
    120

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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Students: 23 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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The average private school tuition in Alexandria, VA is $16,034 for elementary schools and $39,801 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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