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St. Marks Montessori School

5800 Backlick Road Springfield, VA 22150

Tel: (703) 451-4470

www.stmarksmontessori.org

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked VA School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 60 students
Yearly Tuition: $14,650
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: Mar. 1 / Nov. 1 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

St. Marks Montessori School Photo #1 - St. Mark's Montessori School; serving children between the ages 3-6 years old.

St. Marks Montessori School Photo #2 - Children enjoying the outdoors with their peers and teachers =)

St. Marks Montessori School Photo #3 - Cooking and Baking with their friends =)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked VA School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 60 students
Yearly Tuition: $14,650
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: Mar. 1 / Nov. 1 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Marks Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Religious Affiliation

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-3

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Marks Montessori School
Pre-K	45
Kind	15

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia, Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1968

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Fri. Jun 11, 2027

Student Body

Total Students

60 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

50%

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

30:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Mar. 1 / Nov. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$14,650

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Tuition Notes

9000 per year 1/2 Day Program 14,650 per year Full Day Program

Summer Program Cost

$975

Summer Program Cost Notes

700 per month 1/2 Day Program 975 per month Full Day Program

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Claudia Wright

Admissions Associate

Angelica Rodriguez

School Notes

Our mission is to offer a student the opportunity to benefit from our Montessori program, which strives to develop independence, leadership qualities and self discipline in each child, in an environment where he or she will build a solid foundation for all future learning.

School Motto: Education for Lifelong Learning

Source: Verified school update

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How much does St. Marks Montessori School cost?

St. Marks Montessori School's tuition is approximately $14,650 for private students and $975 for summer students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Marks Montessori School?

The acceptance rate of St. Marks Montessori School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 79%.

What is St. Marks Montessori School's ranking?

St. Marks 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 St. Marks Montessori School?

The application deadline for St. Marks Montessori School is Mar. 1 / Nov. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Mar. 1 / Nov. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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