Tall Oaks Montessori School
Tall Oaks Montessori School offers a unique and quality educational program unequaled in the New River Valley.
Our program is based on the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori.
Our professional Montessori faculty provides children, from preschool through Upper Elementary, the environment to develop to their maximum potential.
At Tall Oaks Montessori School, teachers trained in Montessori philosophy and technique prepare dynamic learning environments that encourage each child to reason, to cooperate, to collaborate, to negotiate, and to understand.
The teacher's goal is to guide the develpment and competency of the individual child by serving as the facilitator for learning.
The teacher is the child's link to the environment, giving a lesson and stepping back to allow the child to work, while observing and directing each child to the materials appropriate for his/her need.
Each classroom offers a wide variety of Montessori materials, current educational supplies, and handmade materials.
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
52 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Tall Oaks Montessori School offers a unique and quality educational program unequaled in the New River Valley. Our program is based on the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori. Our professional Montessori faculty provides children, from preschool through Upper Elementary, the environment to develop to their maximum potential. At Tall Oaks Montessori School, teachers trained in Montessori philosophy and technique prepare dynamic learning environments that encourage each child to reason, to cooperate, to collaborate, to negotiate, and to understand. The teacher's goal is to guide the develpment and competency of the individual child by serving as the facilitator for learning. The teacher is the child's link to the environment, giving a lesson and stepping back to allow the child to work, while observing and directing each child to the materials appropriate for his/her need. Each classroom offers a wide variety of Montessori materials, current educational supplies, and handmade materials.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Tall Oaks Montessori School often compared to?
Tall Oaks Montessori Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blacksburg New School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Tall Oaks Montessori School?
The application deadline for Tall Oaks Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
View the Tall Oaks Montessori School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
School Closed - Spring Break
April 03, 2023 (Monday)
School Closed - Parent Teacher Conferences
May 19, 2023 (Friday)
Last Day of School - Closed at Noon
May 26, 2023 (Friday)
School Reviews
5 4/7/2017
Tall Oaks is a great school! I know my children are in the best learning environment with small class sizes, and a strong curriculum to provide them with a love of learning. The teachers are certified in Montessori education and are passionate about what they do, every day. The personalized lessons offered for each of my children's current interests ensure that they are always challenged where they are at. Now that we have experience in the Elementary program as well, we have an even greater appreciation for the deep love for the process of discovery, hands-on practicing and self-regulated learning that was introduced starting at 1.5 years old. They all love it here, what more can be said?
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