Sunset Hills Montessori School

11180 Ridge Heights Rd
Reston, VA 20191

At SHMS we are committed to recognizing and cultivating the uniqueness of each individual child.

We have a community of educators, and wonderful families, that have chosen SHMS because of a shared vision for early childhood and elementary education.

This community, fostered through high teacher retention and involved families, supports each child during this critical time of development in a dynamic Montessori environment.

Quick Stats (2021-22)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Students: 211 students
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling

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School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1994

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

211 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

65%

State avg.: 29%

Students by Grade

Sunset Hills Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

40%

Average Class Size

25 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Link to Matriculation Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuitions range between 9,300-12,900 dependent on the program

% on Financial Aid

Admissions Director

Katherine Talamantes

Admissions Associate

Kristie Meixner

School Notes

Building on the foundation laid by Maria Montessori, our goals are:
To provide a safe, nurturing, academically stimulating environment where exploration and discovery are an everyday experience,
To offer a staff that is dedicated to inspiring each student to realize his or her potential,
To foster independence of thought, and a tolerance for the ideas, beliefs and cultures of other peoples,
To assist in the development of a sense of responsibility and awareness of the individual and the community,
To give children a joy of learning that will last a lifetime, and
To work in partnership with parents to create a caring school community where the child comes first, education is celebrated, and each student gains the skills and knowledge that will lead to a productive, creative, satisfying life.
Sunset Hills Montessori School celebrates its 22nd anniversary this fall. The school founder, Eileen Minarik, continues to be a strong voice for early childhood and elementary education in the Washington region. Please contact us for details about our programs and to explore Montessori education for your child.

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Quick Stats (2021-22)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Students: 211 students
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling

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