education guide
Valleybrook Campus: 3433 Rose Ln., Falls Church, VA
Ages: 2-12
Activities: Yoga, Gymnastics, Drama, Drumming, Arts, Maker
Club, Dance and more.
jpds.org; sindy.udell@jpds.org
Hours: 7:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.
202-291-5737 ext. 2207; 6045 16th St., NW (North Campus)
MSNV is a leading independent school in the Washington
4715 16th St., NW (South Campus), Washington, D.C.
Metropolitan area providing authentic Montessori education
Ages: 4-12 (Middle School opening Fall 2018)
for children ages 2 through 12. Our mission is to inspire and
Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
guide children to love learning, to love one another and to
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation’s Capital
love the world around them.
is a Pre-K through 6th grade, pluralistic Jewish Day School
Open House:
located in Washington, D.C. The school provides collaborative
Private tours from October through January.
and experiential learning with an enriched Hebrew, Judaic,
and General Studies curriculum. Middle School opening in
Nysmith School for the Gifted
2018. Open House:
nysmith.com; ebalberds@nysmith.com
Call to schedule a tour.
703-713-3332 13625 EDS Dr., Herndon, VA
Montessori School of Cedar Lane
Ages: 3-Grade 8
The award winning Nysmith School for the Gifted is commit-
preschoolmontessori.com; info@cedarlanemontessori.com
ted to making school fun. We nurture your student’s love of
703-560-4379 learning and help your child learn to their potential. Our 1:9
3035 Cedar Ln., Fairfax, VA
ratio allows us to differentiate the academic program up to 4
Ages: 3-5
grade levels above grade.
Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Open House:
Montessori School of Cedar Lane has been providing over 40
2017: Sep. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 14
years of Montessori tradition to Northern Virginia. We offer a
2018: Jan. 18, Feb. 15, Mar. 15, April 19
complete educational and social environment and utilize the
discoveries and methods of Dr. Montessori to help the child
Northeast Stars Montessori
develop more fully the potential within him.
Open House:
nestars.net Call to schedule a tour.
1325 Maryland Ave., NE, Washington, D.C.
697 N. Washington St., Alexandria, VA
Open House:
Montessori Country School
Call to schedule a tour.
mcsherndon.com; info@mcsherndon.com
703-437-8285 Northstar academy
621 Alabama Dr., Herndon, VA
Ages: 2 ½-6
northstaracademy-metrodc.com; info@northstaracademy-metrodc.
Hours: 8-5:30 a.m.
com Field Trip: Kennedy Center
240-669-9094; 12300 Twinbrook Pkwy, Ste. 250, Rockville, MD
Activities: Music & French
Ages: 13-18
Established in 1971, we are a nonprofit Preschool and
Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Kindergarten dedicated to providing Montessori education.
NorthStar Academy is a clinically based program that offers
Our talented teaching staff and curriculum including French
educational support. We offer after-school and day-treatment
and music are the heart of our unique atmosphere.
programs to teens (13-18) struggling with mental health, drug
Open House:
use and social anxiety issues including school resistance.
2017: Sep 12, 13, 14, 23, 26, 27; Oct. 10, 18, 25; Nov. 4, 8, 15, 16 Open House:
Call to schedule a tour.
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the
Nation’s Capital
Montessori School of Mclean
mcleanmontessori.org 703-790-1049
1711 Kirby Rd., Mclean, VA
Ages: 2 ½-12
Preschool and Elementary classes. Spanish, French,
Science, drama, music, P.E., computer, art, summer school,
transportation available.
Open House:
Call to schedule a tour.
montessori school of northern virginia
msnv.org; info@msnv.org
703-256-9577 Hillbrook Campus: 6820 Pacific Ln., Annandale, VA
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onenessfamilymontessorischool.org 301-652-7751 ; 6701 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, MD
Oneness-Family School serves students ages 2- Grade 8, pro-
viding the very best in Montessori education since 1988. Our
unique program focuses on both character and curriculum,
offering a diverse international community founded on values
within an academically rich environment. This enables us to
prepare our students to be the global leaders of tomorrow
who can think in creative and dynamic ways for an ever-
changing world. In 2017 we will expand our successful pro-
gram into the first Montessori high school in the Mid-Atlantic!
Open House:
Please call the admissions office to set up your guided tour at 301-652-
7751.
Pinecrest School
pinecrestschool.org; admissions@pinecrestschool.org
703-354-3446 7209 Quiet Cove, Annandale, VA
Ages: 3-12
Grades: PK-Grade 6
Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Stimulating preschool program for 3- & 4-year olds
includes Spanish, music & P.E enrichment classes. Special
presentations and field trips, too. Before- & after-care until 6
p.m. Nurturing curiosity, confidence and a love of learning
since 1957.
Open House:
2017: Nov. 10, 12:30-2 p.m.
2018: Jan. 20, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Feb. 11, 1-4 p.m.; March 18,
1-4 p.m.; April 21, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Randolph-Macon Academy
rma.edu; admission@rma.edu
200 Academy Dr., Front Royal, VA
Ages: 6-12
Activities: Flight Program, Air Force JROTC, Drama, Band, Chorus
Randolph-Macon Academy: a co-ed college-prep boarding
and day school on a 135-acre campus. Graduating classes have
a 100 percent college acceptance rate, $6.6 million in college
scholarship offers. Affiliated with United Methodist Church,
Air Force JROTC.
Open House:
Call to schedule a tour.
Reston Montessori School
restonmontessori.com; office@restonmontessori.com
703-481-2922 1928 Isaac Newton Sq., W, Reston, VA
Ages: 3 months-12 years
Full day/half day programs.
French, Music, PE, Summer Camp, Academic Therapy
services. Open House:
Call to schedule a tour.
education with the acquistion of proficiency in a second
language. Spring Academy has an academic program along
with a summer camp.
Open House:
2017: Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
2018: Jan. 6, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
St. Columba's Nursery School
columba.org; school@columba.org
202-742-1980 4201 Albemarle St., NW, Washington, D.C.
Nursery – PreK
Ages: 2 1/2-5
Accepts student with special needs; 5-day program; Extended
day until 6p.m.; Extensive playground; Financial aid available.
Open House:
Call to schedule a tour.
Virginia Academy
virginia-academy.com; admissions@virginia-academy.com
571-209-5500 19790 Ashburn Rd., Ashburn, VA
Grades: K-12
Kindergarten Ages: 2-5
Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Virginia Academy is a dually accredited, college prep
Christian school for students age 2 through 12th grade.
Beginning in preschool, students are challenged to excel
at their highest level while being given the attention and
support needed to perform. Christian character development,
a life-long love for learning, and a desire and ability to make
a positive impact in the world are the desired outcomes for
every student. With an advanced curriculum and a staff fully
committed to each child’s success, students flourish in an
environment of great expectation and care.
Open House:
2018: Jan. 20
Westminster School
westminsterschool.com; admissions@westminsterschool.com
K-8: 703-256-3620 x 17; Preschool: 703-256-2035
3819 Gallows Rd., Annandale, VA
The Siena School
Ages: PK-Grade 8
Preschool Ages: 3-4
thesienaschool.org; info@thesiennaschool.org
Hours: 7 a.m.- 6 p.m.
301-244-3600 Activities: Drama, French, Latin, Daily PE, Classical Studies,
1300 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring, MD
Music, Art, Orchestra
The Siena School provides highly individualized, research-
Field Trips: Multiple field trips per year
based, multisensory instruction and curriculum-related field
trips. Our students develop critical thinking skills and acquire Westminster School provides a unique preschool-middle
school education based on a classical curriculum, accelerated
the tools and strategies needed to become successful and
academics enhanced by the arts and an emphasis on personal
independent learners, prepared for college.
responsibility and good character. Students enjoy small
Open House:
classes taught by teachers who specialize in their field.
Call to schedule a tour.
Open House:
2017: Preschool - Oct. 13; K-8 - Oct. 11, Nov. 10
Spring Bilingual Montessori Academy
2018: Preschool - Jan. 12, April 20; K-8 - Jan. 10
spring-bilingual.org; office@spring-bilingual.org
301-962-7262 3514 Plyers Mill Rd., Kensington, MD
Ages: 2-6
Founded in 1967, Spring Bilingual Montessori Academy has
innovated and refined the concept of integrating a Montessori
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