The Curious Minds Montessori School in Chantilly, VA enrolls 28 students from preschool through kindergarten in a co–ed, nonsectarian suburban setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 with two teachers serving preschool and kindergarten students.
Serving exclusively preschool and kindergarten grades, the school offers Montessori programs in a large suburb community.
The student body is 100 percent students of color, ranking the school among the top 20 percent of private schools in Virginia for diversity.
Located near several other Montessori and early learning programs, The Curious Minds Montessori School provides education in a suburban area of Chantilly.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
The Curious Minds Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Curious Minds Montessori School?
The application deadline for The Curious Minds Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Curious Minds Montessori School is St. Paul VI Catholic High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kids R Kids Of South Riding (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Villa Montessori Stone Ridge (0.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Villa Montessori Stone Ridge
Montessori School
25075 White Sands Dr
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 327-0884
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 327-0884
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Kids R Kids Of South Riding
Daycare / Preschool
25160 Loudoun County Pkwy
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 957-3037
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 957-3037
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 131 students
South Riding KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
43184 Town Hall Plz
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 327-3542
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 327-3542
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Monarch Christian Montessori ![Monarch Christian Montessori Photo - Koi Fish by a Primary Student(Pre-School)]( "Monarch Christian Montessori Photo - Koi Fish by a Primary Student(Pre-School)")
Montessori School (Christian)
25400 S Riding Blvd
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 961-8281
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 961-8281
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4
Good Beginnings School
Daycare / Preschool
24194 Millstream Dr
Aldie, VA 20105
(703) 327-4989
Aldie, VA 20105
(703) 327-4989
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
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Location
Miles
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St. Paul VI Catholic High School ![St. Paul VI Catholic High School Photo - The mission of Paul VI is to provide an excellent Catholic education to young men and women by affording them the means to achieve spiritual, intellectual, personal, social, and physical development according to the teachings of the Gospel and St. Francis de Sales. St. Paul VI Catholic High School is committed to graduating responsible, moral, service-oriented young adults.]( "St. Paul VI Catholic High School Photo - The mission of Paul VI is to provide an excellent Catholic education to young men and women by affording them the means to achieve spiritual, intellectual, personal, social, and physical development according to the teachings of the Gospel and St. Francis de Sales. St. Paul VI Catholic High School is committed to graduating responsible, moral, service-oriented young adults.")
(Catholic)
42341 Braddock Road
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 352-0925
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 352-0925
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,209 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 70 Tuition listed
The Auburn School
Special Education School
3800 Concorde Pkwy Ste 500
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 793-9353
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 793-9353
4.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 47 students
22870 Pacific Boulevard
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 759-5100
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 759-5100
6.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 316 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
14120 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 537-0355
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 537-0355
6.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 242 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
13505 Dulles Technology Drive Suite 3 Herndon
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 464-0034
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 464-0034
6.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kids R Kids Of South Riding
Daycare / Preschool
25160 Loudoun County Pkwy
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 957-3037
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 957-3037
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 131 students
Montessori School Of South Riding
Montessori School
4229 Lafayette Center Dr 1895
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 327-9417
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 327-9417
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 17 students
The Auburn School
Special Education School
3800 Concorde Pkwy Ste 500
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 793-9353
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 793-9353
4.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 47 students
13625 EDS Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 698 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 70 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3460-B Centreville Road
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 773-2020
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 773-2020
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Villa Montessori Stone Ridge
Montessori School
25075 White Sands Dr
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 327-0884
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 327-0884
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Kids R Kids Of South Riding
Daycare / Preschool
25160 Loudoun County Pkwy
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 957-3037
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 957-3037
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 131 students
South Riding KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
43184 Town Hall Plz
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 327-3542
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 327-3542
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Monarch Christian Montessori ![Monarch Christian Montessori Photo - Koi Fish by a Primary Student(Pre-School)]( "Monarch Christian Montessori Photo - Koi Fish by a Primary Student(Pre-School)")
Montessori School (Christian)
25400 S Riding Blvd
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 961-8281
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 961-8281
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4
Good Beginnings School
Daycare / Preschool
24194 Millstream Dr
Aldie, VA 20105
(703) 327-4989
Aldie, VA 20105
(703) 327-4989
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Fauquier High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 Waterloo Rd
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7300
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7300
9215.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,156 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
6480 College Street
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 347-6237
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 347-6237
9215.5 miles
James G. Brumfield Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 Alwington Blvd
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7530
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7530
9215.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
W.c. Taylor Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
244 Waterloo St
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7470
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7470
9215.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 623 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
C.m. Bradley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
674 Hastings Ln
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7510
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7510
9216 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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