GUIDES &
RESOURCES Education
guide Private/Independent School
Acorn Hill Waldorf Kindergarten & Nursery
acornhill.org; info@acornhill.org
301-565-2282 9504 Brunett Ave.

Silver Spring, MD
Play-oriented Waldorf school with singing, crafts, gardening
and storytelling. Parent-Infant/Toddler, Parent-Child, Half
& Full Day and summer programs. Certified nursery/
kindergarten. 45+ years experience. Rolling admissions.

Open House:
Call to schedule a tour.

Aidan Montessori School
aidanschool.org; admission@aidanschool.org
202-387-2700 2700 27th St., NW, Washington, D.C.

Ages: 18 months-Grade 6
Aidan Montessori School is a co-ed independent school
located in Woodley Park. Aidan has served children’s natural
development, innate curiosity and pursuit of independence
since its founding as one of the nation’s first Montessori
schools in 1952.

Open House:
2017: Oct. 13, Nov. 3, Dec. 1
2018: Jan. 5
Ambleside School
ambleside.org; admin@ambleside.org
703-430-4034 1089 Liberty Meeting Ct., Herndon, VA
Ages: K-Grade 8
Hours of Operation: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Preschool/Kindergarten Ages: 5, 6 or 7
Activities: Continental Mathematics League, Shakespeare Play for
Grades 5-8, Field Studies
We use Charlotte Mason’s philosophy to teach sixteen subjects:
science, math, English, art, Spanish and more. Daily outdoor
recess alternates with focused reading and narration. Since
classes are capped at 16 students, every child participates.

Open House:
2017: Oct. 22
2018: Jan. 21
The Auburn School Fairfax Campus
theauburnschool.org; admissions.fairfax@theauburnschool.org
703-793-9353 3800 Concorde Pkwy, Ste. 500, Chantilly, VA
Grades: K-12
Hours: 8:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

26 September 2017
washingtonFAMILY.com We offer a dynamic educational program for intellectually
curious students with challenges in the areas of
communication, socialization, pragmatic language and
organization. Open House:
Call to schedule a tour.

The Auburn School - silver spring campus
theauburnschool.org; mivey@theauburnschool.org
301-588-8048 9545 Georgia Ave.

Silver Spring, MD
Grades: K-8
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

The mission of The Auburn School is to grow the social
and academic potential of bright students with social and
communication challenges.

Open House:
Call to schedule a tour.

Barrie School
barrie.org; admission@barrie.org
301-576-2800 13500 Layhill Rd., Silver Spring, MD
Ages: 18 months–Grade 12
Barrie, a community of learners from age 18 months through
grade 12, empowers individual students to expand their
intellectual abilities, develop their creative talents, and
discover their passions to make a positive impact in a rapidly
changing world.

Open House:
2017: Sep. 29, Oct. 14, Nov. 10
Beauvoir, The National Cathedral Elementary
School beauvoirschool.org
202-537-6485 3500 Woodley Rd., NW, Washington, D.C.

Ages: 4-9
Grades: Pre-K- Grade 3
Activities: Various after school enrichment classes throughout the
year Field Trips: Various throughout the year
Hours: 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m.; After Care to 6 p.m.

An independent elementary school located on the picturesque
grounds of the Washington National Cathedral in Northwest
Washington, D.C. A pre-kindergarten through third grade
elementary school serving a co-ed population of close to 400
students, Beauvoir focuses exclusively on the early childhood
and early elementary years. All curricular goals, projects and