Old Town Montessori School
Tel:
(703) 684-7323
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 Type | Montessori School |
School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association Montessori International (AMI) |
Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten |
Student Body
Total Students | 23 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
% Students of Color | 20% State avg.: 26% |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | None / 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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- AlexandriaBlue Bird Of AlexandriaAlternative SchoolGrades: PK-2 | 296 students
0.4 miles
346 Commerce St
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-1268 0.4 PK-2
296 - AlexandriaSt. Coletta Of Greater WashingtSpecial Education SchoolGrades: NS | 144 students
0.5 miles
207 So Peyton St
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 683-3686 0.5 NS
144 - Alexandria Grades: PK-8 | 561 students
0.6 miles
400 Green Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-1646 0.6 PK-8
561 - 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 - AlexandriaSt. Anthony's Day SchoolDaycare / Preschool (Christian)Grades: PK | 120 students
0.8 miles
321 First Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 836-9123 0.8 PK
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