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.
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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
community decisions, as well as the scale of the classrooms
and Beauvoir Outdoors, are designed specifically for children
under the age of 10.
Open House:
Call to schedule a tour.
The Bethesda Montessori School
bethesdamontessori.com 301-986-1260
7611 Clarendon Rd., Bethesda, MD
Ages: 3-6
An AMI school, beginning our 35th year of operation, we serve
children 3-6 years of age. Hours are 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, offering a high
academic experience to provide the best start for your child.
Call to schedule a tour.
Broad Branch Children’s House
bbchmontessori.com 202-232-2233
Ages: 2- 6
Accredited Montessori Education
Open House:
2017: Oct. 21, Nov. 4, 12-2 p.m.
2018: Jan. 27, 12-2 p.m.
Brooksfield School
brooksfieldschool.org; brksfield@aol.com
703-356-KIDS 1830 Kirby Rd., McLean, VA
Ages: 3-9
Grades: Pre-K-5th
A unique Pre-K-5th eco-friendly, Montessori School
idyllically situated on 5 secluded acres in McLean, VA.
Open House:
Call to schedule a tour.
Browne Academy
browneacademy.org; admission@browneacademy.org
571-451-1006 5917 Telegraph Rd., Alexandria, VA
Grades: PK3-Grade 8
Preschool Age: 3 by Sep. 30, 4 by Sep. 30, 5 by Sep. 30
Hours of Operation: 8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.; Before & After Care
Available Activities: TaeKwon Do, Dance, Private Music, Soccer, Junior
Engineering Browne Academy empowers students to be critical thinkers,
inspired innovators, engaged peers and ethical leaders
prepared with the confidence to thrive in a dynamic world.
Open House:
2017: Oct. 26, Nov. 10, Dec. 10
2018: Jan. 9
Burgundy Farm Country Day School
burgundyfarm.org; info@burgundyfarm.org
703-329-6968 3700 Burgundy Rd., Alexandria, VA
Ages: 4-year-olds-Grade 8
Activities: We offer a variety of after-school enrichments including
STEAM and outdoor classes.
Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Burgundy Farm Country Day School is a progressive school
on a 25-acre campus just off the beltway in Alexandria.
Burgundy believes children learn best in an inclusive, creative
and nurturing environment that engages the whole child.
Open House:
Call to schedule a tour.
Capitol Hill Day School
chds.org; admissions@chds.org
202-386-9920 210 South Carolina Ave., SE, Washington, D.C.
Grades: PK-Grade 8
Preschool Age: 4
Hours of Operation: 8:10 a.m.-3:10 p.m.; After Care until 6 p.m.
Activities: Music, Drama, Art, PE, Soccer, Basketball, French,
Spanish Field Trips: Over 300 Field Trips a year
Open House:
2017: Oct. 20, Nov. 15, Dec. 8
Children's International School
childrensinternationalschool.com 4347 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA
1227 North Scott St., Arlington, VA
25 Quaker Ln., Alexandria, VA
In business since 1985. Offering Pre-K program for ages 2-5.
Open House:
Call to schedule a tour.
The Congressional Schools of Virginia
congressionalschools.org; admissions@csov.org
703-533-9711 3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd., Falls Church, VA
An independent day school on 40 acres serving infants though
grade 8, just minutes from the nation’s capital.
Open House:
2017: Oct. 11, 9 a.m.; Nov. 14, 9 a.m.
fairfax Christian School
fairfaxchristianschool.com 703-759-5100
1624 Hunter Mill Rd., Vienna, VA
Grade: K-12
Ages: 4-19
Fairfax Christian School is an independent, university-
preparatory school. Call today for your private tour and
educational consultation.
Open House:
Tuesday Tours.
Feynman School
feynmanschool.org; admissions@feynmanschool.org
301-770-4370 6300 Tilden Ln., North Bethesda, MD
Grades: Preschool-Middle School
Ages: 3+
Hours: 7 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Activities: Destination Imagination, Robotics, Chess, Piano
Lessons, Chinese Classes
The area’s leader in educating academically gifted children,
Feynman School features extraordinary programs in science,
math, language arts, theater, and music designed to maximize
your child’s potential.
Open House:
2017: Oct. 18, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Nov. 15, 7-8:30 p.m.; Dec. 10, 3-5 p.m.
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