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ANNUAL Private School Directory
The DC area has so many quality education choices. How do you find the one that is right for your child? Washington FAMILY Magazine's comprehensive listing of regional private schools provides information on class size, foreign languages, enrichment activities and much more.
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Aidan Montessori School
www.aidanschool.org
202-387-2700
2700 27th Street NW
Washington, DC
• Grades: 18 months-Grade 6 • Founded in 1961 • Coed • Enrollment: 180 • Average Class Size: 25 • Written Reports • Spanish, Chinese • Tuition Range: $14,300-$19,800 • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Extended Day
Open House Dates: Oct. 2, Oct. 30, Dec. 4 & Jan. 15, 2010
Elementary, preschool and toddler programs (18 months-12 years) with a challenging Montessori curriculum and enrichment in the arts, Chinese, Spanish and PE.
Beauvoir the National Cathedral Elementary School
www.beauvoirschool.org
lstubbendieck@cathedral.org
202-537-6485
3500 Woodley Road, NW
Washington, DC
• Grades: PK-3 • Founded in 1933 • Episcopal • Coed • Enrollment: 386 • Average Class Size: 21 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 • Entrance Exam • Number Grading System • Spanish beginning in PK • Tuition Range: $22,950 • 3 Computers per class • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Extended Day • Summer Program
Open House Dates: Wed., Oct. 28, 2009, 9:15 AM; Sun., Nov. 15, 2009, 1 PM; Wed., Dec. 2, 2009 9:15 AM; Thurs., Jan. 7, 2010, 9:15 AM
Beauvoir provides an educational environment fostering a lifetime of enthusiasm for learning and growth while nurturing the spiritual, ethical, intellectual, emotional, physical and social development.
British School of Washington
www.britishschool.org
kwilson@britishschool.org
202-829-3700
2001 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington DC 20007
•Grades Nursery- Year 13 (Preschool-12th) • Year Founded: 1998 • Coed • Enrollment:400 • Average Class Size: 17 • Grading System: A-D • Uniforms • French, Spanish, Latin beginning in Nursery School • Tuition Range: Nursery Part Time $11,000 - IB=$24,250 • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Transportation • Extended Day
The British School of Washington is a dynamic learning community with outstanding teachers, small classes and cultural diversity.
Capitol Hill Day School
www.chds.org
admissions@chds.org
202-386-9920
210 South Carolina Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20003
• Grades: PreK-8th • Year Founded: 1968 • Coed • Enrollment: 210 • 35% Minorities • Average Class Size: 20 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:7 • Entrance Exam • Grading System: A-F starting in Grade 6• French, Spanish beginning in PreK • Tuition Range: $23,000-$24,500 • 40 Computers • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Transportation • Extended Day • Summer Program • Music, Drama, Arts, Field Education
Open House Dates: Oct. 15, 2009 8:45 AM, Nov. 17, 2009 7:00 PM, Jan.7, 2010 8:45 AM
Edmund Burke School
www.eburke.org
admissions@eburke.org
202-362-8882
4101 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC
• Grades: 6-12 • Founded in 1938 • Coed • Enrollment: 320 • 26% Minorities • Average Class Size: 14 • Entrance Exam • A-F and Narr. Grading Systems • French, Spanish, Latin beginning in Grade 6 • Tuition: $29,590 • Internet Access • AP Classes • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Limited Transportation • Extended Day • Summer Program
Open House Dates: Oct. 24, 2009 & Jan.9, 2010, 1 PM-4 PM.
Edmund Burke, a coed, college-prep school serving grades 6-12, offers a rigorous and creative academic program in a warm, supportive and inclusive urban environment.
Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation’s Capital
www.jpds.org
jpds.admission@jpds.org
202-291-5737, ext. 103
6045 Sixteenth Street, NW
Washington, DC
• Grades: PreK-6 • Coed • Foreign Language • Computers • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Transportation • Extended Day • Karate, Art, Cooking, Dance, Drama, Newspaper, Yearbook, Soccer, Music and Movement
Open House Dates: Oct. 1 at 9:30 AM, Oct. 28 at 9:30 AM, Nov. 19, 7 PM, Dec. 15, 9:30 AM.
Challenging and creative secular, Hebrew and Judaic curriculum, low student/teacher ratios. Fostering a love of learning, a sense of community and a solid moral foundation.
National Cathedral School
www.ncs.cathedral.org
ncs_admissions@cathedral.org
202-537-6374
3612 Woodley Rd., NW
Washington, DC
• Grades: 4-12 • Year Founded: 1900 • Religious • Girls Only • Enrollment: 581 • 33% Minorities • Average Class Size: 14 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 • Entrance Exam • Grading System: A-F • Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, French, Latin & Greek beginning in Grade 4 • Tuition Range: $32,220 • Internet Access • AP Classes • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Extended Day • Summer Program
Lower School Open House (Grades 4-6): Oct.18, 2009
Middle and Upper School Open House (Grades 7-12): Dec. 6, 2009
An independent Episcopal day school offering an outstanding college preparatory education for girls grades 4-12; recognized for its academic excellence and supportive environment.
Sheridan School
www.sheridanschool.org
admissions@sheridanschool.org
202-362-7900
4400 36th Street, NW
Washington, DC
• Grades K-8 • Year Founded: 1927 • Coed • Enrollment: 220 • 20% Minorities • Average Class Size: 24 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 • Entrance Exam • Grading System: A-F and Number • French, Spanish beginning in Kindergarten • Tuition Range: $24,660-$27,380 • 100 Computers • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Extended Day • Summer Program • Free Music Lessons, Community Service, Outdoor Education
Open House Dates: Nov. 1, 2009 11 AM-1 PM, Jan. 7, 2010 9-11 AM
Sheridan School is a coed K-8 school, which emphasizes high academic standards in a small, diverse, nurturing and learning-centered environment.
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Acorn Hill Waldorf Kindergarten & Nursery
www.acornhill.org info@acornhill.org
301-565-2282
9504 Brunett Ave.
Silver Spring, MD
• Grades: PreK-K • Founded in 1964 • Coed • Enrollment: 100 • 25% Minorities • Average Class Size: 16-18 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8/9:1 • Tuition Range: $3,260-$13,930 • Extended Day • Summer Programs • Parent-Infant • Parent-Child
Open House Date: Oct. 24
Play-oriented Waldorf curriculum with singing, crafts, gardening, puppetry, storytelling. Mother-Infant, Parent-Child, Half Day, Full Day and summer programs. Certified nursery and kindergarten. 40+ years experience.
Barrie School
www.barrie.org
admissions@barrie.org
301-576-2800
13500 Layhill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
• Grades: Age 2-Grade 12 • Founded in 1932 • Coed • Enrollment: 350 • 46% Minorities • Average Class Size: 17 in the Lower School; 10 in the Middle and High School • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 in the Lower School and 7:1 in the Middle and High School • Letter Grading System in the Middle and High School • Spanish beginning at age 3, Latin, Spanish and French in the Middle and High School • Tuition Range: $11,750-$24,080 • 250 Computers • Internet Access • AP Classes • Sports • Transportation • Extended Day • Summer Program • Equestrian Program
Open House Dates: Nov. 11, 2009, 9 AM-Noon, Dec. 10, 2009, 9 AM-Noon & Jan. 5, 2010, 9 AM-Noon
Barrie School offers a premiere Montessori program for children age 2-Grade 5, as well as a dynamic Middle and college-focused Upper School.
Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School
www.cesjds.org
301-881-1400
1901 E. Jefferson St.
Rockville, MD 20852
• Grades: K-12 • Religious • Coed • Enrollment: 1400 • Average Class Size: 18 • Hebrew, French, Spanish beginning in Kindergarten • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Transportation
Lower School Open House: November 17, 2009, 7 PM.
Chelsea School
www.chelseaschool.edu
dlourie@chelseaschool.edu
301-585-1430, ext. 303
711 Pershing Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20910
• Grades: 5th-12th • Coed • 70% Minorities • Average Class Size: Max. 8 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 • Grading System: A-F • Spanish beginning in Grade 9 • Tuition Range: $35,895 • 101+ Computers • Internet Access • Learning Disabled Program • Special Needs Program • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Transportation • Summer Program • Soccer, Flag Football, Basketball, Softball, Chess Club, Drama Club, Track & Field.
Open House Dates: Oct. 12, 2009, 9 AM-11 AM, Nov. 12, 2009, 6 PM-8 PM, Jan. 28, 2010, 9 AM-11 AM, Feb. 24, 2010, 6 PM-8 PM, Mar. 23, 2010, 9 AM-11 AM, Apr. 22, 2010, 6:30 PM-8 PM
A college preparatory co-ed day school for students with learning disabilities, serving grades 5-12. Literacy remediation, tutorials, career pathways, and state of the art technology.
Christ Episcopal School
www.ces-rockville.org
vhart@cesstaff.org
301-424-6550
109 South Washington St.
Rockville , MD 20850
• Grades Preschool-8th gr • Year founded 1966 • Religious • Coed • Enrollment: 174 • 24% Minorities • Average Class Size: 18 • Student-Teacher Ration: 1:8 • Entrance Exam • Grading System: Number • Spanish beginning in Pre K • Tuition range: $13,000-$14,000 • Number of Computers: 65 • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Extended Day • Summer Program • Daily Chapel • PE • Art • Music • Technology • Spanish • Before & Aftercare • Certified Green School
Open House Dates: Nov 8, 2009; Jan 21, Feb 19, 2010
Christ Episcopal School offers a strong academic curriculum in a caring Christian Community. Our goal is to foster the development of the whole child.
Evergreen School
www.evergreenschool.com
admissions@evergreenschool.com
301-942-5979
10700 Georgia Ave.
Wheaton, MD 20902
• Grades: 18 months-Grade 3 • Founded in 1964 • Coed • Enrollment: 80 • 50% Minorities • Average Class Size: 18 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 • Spanish lessons and some immersion • Tuition Range: $9,370-$14,450 • Enrichment Activities • Extended Day • Summer Program
Open House Dates: Nov. 7, 2009, Jan. 24, 2010
Evergreen School provides a safe, diverse, family-centered Montessori environment featuring strong developmentally based academics balanced by visual and performing arts. Extended day available.
Feynman School
www.feynmanschool.org
info@feynmanschool.org
301-873-3409
14106 Silent Wood Way
North Potomac, MD
• Grades: PS-8th • Year Founded: 2010 • Coed • Enrollment: 56 • Average Class Size: 14 • Student/Teacher Ratio: 7:1 • Entrance Exam (K-8) • Grading System: PS-K: Portfolio & Narrative, 1-2: Number, 3-8: Letter Grades • Spanish, Mandarin Chinese beginning in PS • Tuition Range: $17,910 • 20 Computers • Internet Access • Gifted/Talented Program • Enrichment Activities • Extended Day • Drama • Music • Art • PE • Bilingual
Open House Dates: Nov. 18, Dec. 3, 2009, 1 PM-3 PM, Additional Dates TBA.
Feynman School, opening 2010, will serve gifted learners through accelerated, science-based curriculum in a dynamic setting. Serving PS-PK in 2010-11; will expand to PS-8.
French International School
www.rochambeau.org
finucana@rochambeau.org
301-530-8260
9600 Forest Rd. • Bethesda, MD 20814
• Grades: Nursery-12 • Year Founded: 1955 • Coed • Enrollment: 1050 • 45 Nationalities • Average Class Size: 22 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 • Entrance Exam • Grading System: 1/20 • English, Spanish, German, Italian • Tuition Range: $12,537-$16,253 • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Transportation • Extended Day • Additional Programs: Student Travel, Sports Clubs, Art Option
Open House Date: Nursery to K: Dec. 1, 2009
Complete college preparatory program. Accredited by the French Ministry of Education. Approved by the State of Maryland. Students from more than 50 nations.
Geneva Day School
www.genevadayschool.org
office@genevadayschool.org
301-340-7704
11931 Seven Locks Road
Potomac, MD
• Founded in 1965 • Developmentally Appropriate Pre-school and Kindergarten • Coed • Enrollment: 250 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12-18:2-3 • Tuition Range: $2,250-$11,340 • Fabulous playground • Extended Care • Summer Camps • Enrichment Programs of languages, arts and sports
Open House Dates: Individual tours by appointment.
Dedicated to providing early childhood education in a nurturing environment, supporting the development of each child & working with parents to encourage a love of learning.
The Goddard School
www.goddardschool.com
301-208-8787
900 Wind River Lane
Gaithersburg, MD
301-330-2300
900 Gaither Road • Rockville, MD
Whether gently holding infants, encouraging toddlers to share, or providing preschoolers with enriching activities, we support the healthy development of children from 6wks to 6yrs.
Good Shepherd Montessori School
www.gsmontessori.com
gsmontessori@verizon.net
301-762-2524
1605 Veirs Mill Rd.
Rockville, MD
• Grades: PreK (Age 2) through 3rd Grade • Founded in 1996 • Coed • Enrollment: 50 • Average Class Size: Mixed • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 • French and others beginning at Age 4 • Tuition Range: Preschool: $5,050-$10,000, Elementary: No Tuition • Number of Computers: Varies • Gift/Talented Program • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Extended Day • Summer Program
Good Shepherd Montessori School provides a nurturing, stimulating, and age-appropriate educational program for children from age two through 3rd grade.
Green Acres School
www.greenacres.org
admission@greenacres.org
301-881-4100
11701 Danville Drive
Rockville, MD
• Grades: PK-8 • Founded in 1934 • Coed • Enrollment: 320 • 32.7% Diversity • Average Class Size: 12 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6-1 • Narrative reports & conferences • Spanish beginning in 3rd Grade • Tuition Range: $26,070 • 250 Computers • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Transportation • Extended Day • Summer Program • Extensive Fine Arts, PE, Outdoor Ed, Advisory, Community Service
Open House Dates: Oct. 28, Nov. 11, Dec. 2, 2009, Jan. 13, 2010,9 AM-11 AM; Dec. 16, 2009, 7-8:30 PM; Jan. 9, 2010, 12:30-2:30 PM
Academically challenging, hands-on curriculum and small classes engage students to solve problems through experience and make decisions with confidence. Outstanding high school/college placement. 15 acres.
The Harbor School
www.theharborschool.org
steven_greisdorf@theharborschool.org
301-365-1100
7701 Bradley Blvd.
Bethesda, MD 20817
• Grades: PreS.-2nd Grade • Founded in 1972 • Coed • Enrollment: 110 • Average Class Size: 10-12 Student-Teacher Ratio: 1-6 • Spanish beginning in PreS • Tuition Range: $9,310 Half-day, $17,160 Full-day • Computers • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Extended Day • Summer Program • Performing Arts, Music, PE, Library, Reading Resource Teacher
Open House Dates: Dec. 3, 2009, & Jan. 14, 2010, 10 AM. Weekly parent tours by appointment-contact Admission Office- 301-365-1100.
The Harbor School provides a dynamic, innovative academic experience for young children. We focus on the whole child and on each child's diverse learning styles.
Holy Cross School
www.hcross.org • office@hcross.org
301-949-1699
4900 Strathmore Ave.
Garrett Park, MD 20896
• Grades: PreK-8 • Year Founded: 1961 • Religious • Coed • Enrollment: 203 • Average Class Size: 20 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 • Grading System: A-F and Number • Uniforms • Spanish beginning in Kindergarten • Tuition Range: $6,400-$7,260 • 110 Computers • Internet Access • Gifted/Talented Program • Learning Disabled Program • Special Needs Program • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Extended Day • Lego Mindstorms, History Club, Choir, Drama
Open House Dates: Nov. 11, 2009, Jan. 31, 2010, Feb. 2, 2010
Holy Cross is a Catholic Parochial school that provides a faith centered learning environment, resources for academic excellence and inclusion for all types of learners.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School
www.htrinity.org
admissions@htrinity.org
301-262-5355
13106 Annapolis Rd.
Bowie, MD 20720
11902 Daisy Lane
Glenn Dale, MD 20769
• Grades: Preschool-8 • Year Founded: 1963 • Episcopal • Coed • Enrollment: 600 • 85% Minorities • Average Class Size: 20 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:5 • Entrance Exam • Grading System: A-F • Uniforms • Spanish beginning in Kindergarten • Tuition Range: $8,150-$10,350 • One computer per student in computer class • Internet Access • Special Needs Program • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Extended Day • Summer Program • Music, Drama
Open House: Nov. 11, 2009 and Jan. 11, 2010 9:30-11:30 AM
We are a school for students who are willing to be academically challenged. Our talented faculty ensure all students learn to the best of their ability.
Katherine Thomas School – TLC
www.ttlc.org
301-738-9691
9975 Medical Center Dr.
Rockville, MD
• Grades: PreK-12th • Founded in 1995 • Coed • Enrollment: 155 • Average Class Size: 8-10 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 • A-F Grading System • Spanish beginning in Grade 9 • Tuition Range: $24,460-$28,925 • 141 Computers • Internet Access • Learning Disabled Program • Special Needs Program • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Summer Program
Open House Dates: Oct. 13, Nov. 3, Dec. 1, Jan. 12
Independent day school for students with language and learning disabilities and/or high-functioning autism. Multi-disciplinary; integrated team approach uses language-intensive, multi-sensory curriculum, diploma-based high school program.
Lone Oak Montessori School
www.loneoakmontessori.com
info@loms.net
301-469-4888
10100 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
• Grades: 2 years-Grade 6 • Year Founded: 1981 • Coed • Average Class Size: 28 • Spanish beginning in Pre-K • Tuition Range: $3,810-$10,852 • Extended Day • Summer Program • Additional Program: Instrumental Music
Open House Dates: Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8, Jan. 12, Feb. 2, Mar. 9, Apr. 13, May 11, 2010, 9 am. – Elementary by appointment
AMI accredited and a tradition in the Montessori Community. Offering beautiful environments, individualized instruction, & a strong academic curriculum, serving ages 2 yrs. old–6th grade.
Lone Oak Montessori School
www.loneoakmontessori.com
info@loms.net
301-469-4888
10201 Democracy Blvd.
Potomac, MD 20854
• Grades: 2 years-Grade 6 • Year Founded: 1981 • Coed • Average Class Size: 28 • Spanish beginning in Pre-K • Tuition Range: $3,810-$10,852 • Extended Day • Summer Program • Additional Program: Instrumental Music
Open House Dates: Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8, Jan. 12, Feb. 2, Mar. 9, Apr. 13 May 11, 2010, 9 am. – Elementary by appointment
AMI accredited and a tradition in the Montessori Community. Offering beautiful environments, individualized instruction, & a strong academic curriculum, serving ages 2 yrs. old–6th grade.
The Maddux School
www.madduxschool.org
amullins@madduxschool.org
301-469-0223
11614 Seven Locks Road
Rockville, MD
• Grades: PS-1 • Founded in 2004 • Coed • Enrollment: 42 • Average Class Size: 10 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 • Tuition Range: $17,200-$23,300 • 4 Computers • Internet Access • Physical Education • Speech and Occupational Therapy • Art • Music • Yoga
Open House Dates: Oct. 15, Nov. 17, Dec. 8, Jan. 14, Feb. 9, Mar. 2 & 18
Developmentally based programming, small classes, hands-on learning, emphasis on social skills and building self-confidence, diagnostic individualized teaching, integrated speech and occupational therapy.
The Manor Montessori School
www.manormontessori.com
manormontessori@aol.com
301-299-7400
10500 Oaklyn Drive • Potomac, MD
• Grades: PreK-3rd Grade • Founded in 1962 • Coed • Enrollment: 260 • Average Class Size: 28-30 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 • Written Reports • Uniforms in Grades 1-3 only • Spanish beginning at 5 Years • Tuition Range: $8,000-$13,000 • Computers • Internet Access • Gifted/Talented Program • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Limited Transportation • Extended Day • Summer Program
Open House Dates: Once every week
The first Montessori School to be founded in Maryland. AMI. Preschool-3rd Grade. Strong academic curriculum with art, music, Spanish, PE & free play. 3 lovely locations.
The Nora School
www.nora-school.org
janette@nora-school.org
301-495-6672
955 Sligo Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
• Grades: 9-12 • Year Founded: 1964 • Coed • Enrollment: 60 • 35% Minorities • Average Class Size: 8 • Student Teacher Ratio: 5:1 • Grading System: A-F • Spanish, German beginning in Grade 9 • Tuition Range: $21,450 • 42 Computers • Internet Access • Sports
Open House Dates: Individual Appointments
The Nora School is a small college preparatory high school for bright students who have become frustrated in school.
Norbel School
www.norbelschool.org
fpugliese@norbelschool.org
410-796-6700
6135 Old Washington Road
Elkridge, MD
• Grades: 1-12 • Founded in 1980 • Coed • Enrollment: 100 • 15% Minorities • Average Class Size: 12 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 • Grading system varies by grade level • Uniforms • Tuition Range: $21,050-$22,700 HS • 80 Computers • Internet Access • Learning Disabled Program • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Extended Day
Open House Dates: Oct. 25, 2 PM, Dec. 6, 2 PM, Feb. 21, 2010, 2 PM, Apr. 18, 2010, 2 PM
Norbel School offers an individualized educational environment for students in 1st-12th grade with learning differences who have an average to above average intellect.
Oneness Family School
www.onenessfamilyschool.org
301-652-7751
6701 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD
• Grades: 2 Years Old-8th Grade • Founded in 1988 • Coed • Enrollment: 130 • Average Class Size: 24 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12-1 or better • Spanish and French beginning in PreK • Tuition Range: $12,750-$18,250 • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Extended Day
Open House Dates: Oct. 6, 10am, Oct. 29, 10am; Nov. 14, 10am, Nov. 24 10am; Dec. 8 10am; Jan. 12, 10am, Jan. 30, 10am, Feb. 9, 10am, Feb. 23, 10am; Mar. 9, 10am, Mar. 25, 10am; Apr. 13, 10am, Apr. 29, 10am.
Progressive, international Montessori-based school featuring three-part curriculum, including integrated academics, arts, yoga, peace through conflict resolution, outdoor education, field trips.
Paint Branch Montessori School
www.pbmontessori.com
info@pbmontessori.com
301-937-2244
3215 Powder Mill Rd. • Adelphi, MD
• Age 2-6th Grade • Monthly Assemblies • Field Trips • Spanish • Music • PE • Computers • Art • 5 Acre Wooded Setting
Toddlers progress in a stimulating and nurturing environment. Preschoolers gain confidence and respect through Montessori materials. Graduates earn seats in prestigious middle and high schools.
The Primary Day School
www.theprimarydayschool.org
301-365-4355
7300 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
• Grades: PreK-2nd • Founded in 1944 • Coed • Enrollment: 150 • Before and After School Programs Available • Average Class Size: 18 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 • Admission Visits • Tuition Range: $15,500-$17,300
Open House Dates: Nov. 17 and Dec. 3
The varied curriculum cultivates a love of learning and develops a strong foundation. Assemblies and performances augment the arts program & develop confidence in public speaking.
Queen Anne School
www.queenanne.org
cpochet@queenanne.org
301-249-5000
14111 Oak Grove Rd.
Upper Marlboro, MD
• Grades: 6-12 • Year Founded: 1964 • Coed • Enrollment: 130 • 85% Minorities • Average Class Size: 12 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 • Entrance Exam • Grading System: A-F • Uniforms • Spanish & French beginning in Grade 7 • Tuition Range: $17,500-$18,500 • Internet Access • AP Classes • Gifted/Talented Program • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Extended Day • Drama, Music, Athletics
Open House Dates: Nov. 14, Jan. 20, Jan. 27, Apr. 17
Queen Anne is an independent, college preparatory, co-educational day school located on 50 acres in Prince George’s County.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School
www.saes.org • admission@saes.org
301-983-5200
8804 Postaok Road
Potomac, MD
• Grades: Preschool (age 2) – Grade 12 • Founded in 1978 • Religious • Coed • Enrollment: 525 • 29% Minorities • Average Class Size: 13 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 • Entrance Exam • Grading System: A-F • Uniforms: Grades Preschool – 3rd • French, Latin, Spanish beginning in Preschool • Tuition Range: $5,750-$31,130 • 325 Computers • Internet Access • AP Classes • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Transportation • Extended Day • Summer Program
Open House Dates: Postoak Campus (Grades 4-12): Nov. 11 and Dec. 5, Potomac Village Campus (Preschool-Grade 3): Nov. 17 & Dec. 12. All Open Houses are 9 AM-12 PM
St. Andrew’s balanced program challenges and supports students (Preschool-Grade 12), encouraging development of their full potential.
Saint Camillus School & Early Childhood Learning Center
www.stcamillusschool.net
principal@stcamillus.net
1500 St. Camillus Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20903
• Grades: Preschool (2, 3, 4 year old) & K-Grade 8 • Year Founded: 1954 • Catholic • Coed • Enrollment: 265 • 96% Minorities (very diverse with students from 5 continents) • Average Class Size: 21 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:19 • Grading System: Grades K-3 = developmental grading, Grades 4-8 = A-F • Spanish beginning in Grade 1 • Tuition Range: $6,000 (parishioner grant, multiple child grants, and financial aid available) • 80+ Computers (in every classroom, full computer lab, smart boards) • Internet Access • Special Needs Program • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Extended Day • Summer Program • Additional Programs: ELL
Open House Dates: Oct. 16, Jan. 25, Jan. 31, Feb. 12
Saint Camillus offers a full-day preschool and K-8 program focused on developing the whole child – mind, body, and spirit – within a multicultural community.
Sandy Spring Friends School
www.ssfs.org • louises@ssfs.org
301-774-7455 ex 106
16923 Norwood Rd
Sandy Spring, MD 20806
• Grades: Pre K- 12 • Year Founded: 1961 • Quaker • Coed • Enrollment:555 • 35% Minorities • Average Class Size: 15 • Entrance Exam • Grading System: A-F and Number • Spanish and French beginning in Kindergarten • Tuition Range: Day-Pre K – 12 - $19,500-25,600 Boarding Gr 9- 12- $36,600-44,900 • Number of Computers: 300 • Internet Access • AP Classes • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Transportation • Extended Day • Summer Program • International Student Program, grades 9-12
Open House Dates: Saturday Oct. 17 and Saturday Dec. 5, 2009
Pre –K through 12, co-ed, college preparatory, outstanding academics, arts, athletics; Quaker values, 140-acre wooded campus; Optional boarding and ESL 9-12; Summer ESL and Day Camps
The Siena School
www.thesienaschool.org
info@thesienaschool.org
301-592-0567
9727 Georgia Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
• Grades: 4-12 • Year Founded: 2006 • Coed • Enrollment: 70 • 30% Minorities • Average Class Size: 10 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 • Grading System: A-F • Spanish beginning in Grade 9 • Tuition Range: $27,560-$28,860 • 50 Computers • Internet Access • Gifted/Talented Program • Learning Disabled Program • Special Needs Program • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Extended Day • Summer Program
Open House: Every Wednesday at 9 AM
The Siena School offers a program for bright college-bound students with mild to moderate language-based learning needs.
Spring Bilingual Montessori Academy
www.spring-bilingual.org
sbma_office@yahoo.com
301-962-7262
3514 Plyers Mill Road
Kensington, MD
• Grades: 3-6 years • Founded in 1967 • Coed • Enrollment: 60 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 • Spanish, French, Italian beginning at 3 years • Tuition Range: Call for info • Internet Access • Extended Day • Summer Program • Daily immersion for foreign language
Outstanding Montessori education for children in fully bilingual environments with Total Immersion in Spanish, French, or Italian. At Spring, “We plant seeds that Spring to Life!”
Walden Montessori Academy
301-469-8123
7730 Bradley Boulevard
Bethesda, MD
• Ages: 2-6 • Extended Day
Traditional toddler program for 2-3 year olds, Montessori school for 3-6 year olds. Before & after school extended care 8 AM-4 PM
Washington Episcopal School
www.w-e-s.org • info@w-e-s.org
301-652-7878
5600 Little Falls Parkway
Bethesda, MD
• Grades: N(3s)-Grade 8 • Founded in 1986 • Coed • 26% Children of color • Average Class Size: 16 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8-1 • Uniforms from Grade 1 • French, Spanish beginning in Pre-K; Latin beginning in Grade 6 • Tuition Range: $12,850-$25,630 • 186 Computers • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Extended Day • Summer Program
Open House Dates: Oct. 15, Nov. 11, Dec. 6, 2009 & Jan. 5, 2010 Fri., May 7, 2010.
An independent, coeducational school for students age 3 through Grade 8. Sports, foreign languages, arts, international study trips included in tuition. Extended day available.
Washington Waldorf School
www.washingtonwaldorf.org
info@washingtonwaldorf.org
301-229-6107, ext. 154
4800 Sangamore Rd.
Bethesda, MD
• Grades: PK-12 • Founded in 1969 • Coed • Enrollment: 270 • 17% Minorities • Average Class Size: 14-24 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 • A-F Grading System • Spanish beginning in 1st Grade through 12, German 6-12 • Tuition Range: $6,800-$21,300 • 20 Computers • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Extended Day • Kindergarten Summer Program
Open House Dates: Information Evenings: Wed., Oct. 7, Wed., Nov. 4, 2009 & Wed., Jan. 13, Wed., Feb. 3, Wed., Mar. 3, Wed., Apr. 21, 2010, 8 PM; Observation Mornings: Thurs., Oct. 8, Thurs., Nov. 5, 2009 & Thurs., Jan. 14, Thurs., Feb. 4, Thurs., Mar. 4, Thurs., Apr. 22, 2010, 8:15 AM; High School Open House: Sat., Oct. 17, 2009, 9AM-Noon; Preschool & Kindergarten Open House: Sat., Jan. 23, 2010, 9 AM-Noon. Dates are subject to change. Please call the admissions office at 301-229-6107, ext. 154 to confirm.
The Washington Waldorf School’s integrative curriculum and instructional method develop clear thinking, balance, and initiative, and are excellent preparation for college and life.
The Winchester School
www.thewinchesterschool.org
301-598-2266
3223 Bel Pre Road
Silver Spring, MD
• Grades: Pre-K3- 2nd Grade • Hours of Operation: 7:30 AM-6 PM • Founded in 1970 • Coed • Enrollment: 75 • Average Class Size: 10 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 • O-G-S-NI Grading System • Spanish beginning in PreK 3 • Tuition Range: $950 (School & Daycare) • 6 Computers • Extended Day • Summer Program
Open House Dates: Every Tues. and Thurs. 9 AM-11 AM by appointment
Challenging academics, stimulating art and music (both children’s and classical), daily Spanish, college-degreed experienced teachers, warm, encouraging environment in which children thrive.
The Woods Academy
www.woodsacademy.org
admissions@woodsacademy.org
301-365-3080
6801 Greentree Road
Bethesda, MD
• Grades: Pre-K-Grade 8 • Founded in 1975 • Religious • Coed • Enrollment: 300 • Average Class Size: 12 • Entrance Exam • A-F Grading System • Uniforms • French & Spanish Beginning in Kindergarten • Tuition Range: $11, 500-$18,100 • 170 Computers • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Extended Day • Drama • Guitar • Competitive Sports Including Lacrosse • Fine Arts • Community Service • Chess • Robotics
Open House Dates: Nov. 5, 9-11:30 AM, Jan. 24, 12 PM-2:30 PM
A Woods education begins in our widely respected Montessori preschool program and concludes as eighth graders choose from the most comprehensive secondary schools.
Virginia
Alexandria Country Day
www.acdsnet.org
admissions@acdsnet.org
703-548-4804
2400 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA
• Grades: K-8 • Founded in 1983 • Coed • Enrollment: 240 • 25% Minorities • Average Class Size: 12-15 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 • Uniforms • Spanish beginning in Grade K • Tuition Range: $19,300-$20,700 • 130 Computers • Internet Access • Gifted/Talented Program • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Transportation • Extended Day • Summer Programs • After School Clubs • Drama • Music • Art • Exchange Program
Open House Dates: Oct. 15, Nov. 12, Dec. 2, Jan. 13, 2010
A unique K-8 independent school community that inspires creativity, enthusiasm for learning, and leadership while promoting interaction among grade levels.
The Auburn School
www.theauburnschool.org
aober@theauburnschool.org
703-793-9353
13525 Dulles Technology Dr., Ste. 101
Herndon, VA
• Grades: 1-8 • Year Founded: 2009 • Coed • Enrollment: 14 currently • Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1 max • Tuition Range: $34,500 (financial aid available) • Internet Access • Special Needs Program • Enrichment Activities • Extended Day
Open House Dates: Ongoing throughout the year. – See web site
Auburn School offers a dynamic program for students with challenges in communication, socialization, pragmatic language and organization. Appropriate for learning in a small classroom setting.
BeanTree Learning- Ashburn Campus
www.beantreelearning.com
ashburninfo@beantreelearning.com
571-223-3110
43629 Greenway Corporate Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147
•Grades: Infant-Kindergarten• Year Founded: 2004 • Coed • Average Class Size: 28 • Student-teacher ratio: 1:14 •Entrance Exam • Uniforms • Spanish beginning at 2 years old • Number of Computers: 10 • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Extended Day • Summer Program • Tae Kwon Do
Bean Tree Learning is a Creative Campus for Children with programs for infants through After School students in Ashburn and Chantilly, Virginia.
BeanTree Learning- Westfields Campus
www.beantreelearning.com
westfieldsinfo@beantreelearning.com
703-961-8222
5003 Westone Plaza
Chantilly, VA 20151
•Grades: Infant-Kindergarten• Year Founded: 2004 • Coed • Average Class Size:14 • Entrance Exam • Uniforms • Spanish beginning at 2 years old • Number of Computers: 10 • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Extended Day • Summer Program • Tae Kwon Do
Bean Tree Learning is a Creative Campus for Children with programs for infants through After School students in Ashburn and Chantilly, Virginia.
The Boyd School
www.theboydschool.com
Aldie/Stone Ridge • 703-542-5522
Broadlands/Ashburn
703-723-3364
Fairfax/Fairfax Station
703-934-0920
Herndon/Oak Hill • 571-203-8686
Reston/Great Falls • 703-404-9733
Westfields/Chantilly
571-321-0364
Cascades/Potomac Falls
571-434-7555
• Grades: Infant-Middle School • Founded in 1994 • Coed • Spanish beginning with Toddlers • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Extended Day • Summer Program
Open House Dates: Jan. 23, 2010, 10 AM-2 PM
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools & American Montessori Society. Dedicated to children and the Montessori philosophy. Year round programs at Herndon & Cascades.
Brooksfield School
www.brooksfieldschool.org
brksfield@aol.com
703-356-KIDS
1830 Kirby Rd. • McLean, VA
• Grades: PK-3rd Grade • Founded in 1987 • Coed • Enrollment: 86 • Average Class Size: 20 • Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1 • Spanish beginning in PreK • Tuition range: $9,637-$17,832 • Computers • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Extended Day • Summer Program • Movement, PE, Art, Music, Computers, Outdoor Adventure.
Open House Dates: Wed., Oct. 7, 2009 at 10 AM, Wed., Nov. 18, 2009 at 10 AM, Wed., Jan. 13, 2010 at 10 AM.
A Montessori based academic curriculum, incorporating traditional learning including Spanish, art, dance, music, and Outdoor Adventures program.
Browne Academy
www.browneacademy.org
ssalvo@browneacademy.org
703-960-3000
5917 Telegraph Road
Alexandria, VA
• Grades: Age 3-8th Grade • Founded in 1941 • Coed • Enrollment: 300 • Minorities: 41% • Average Class Size: 13 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 • A-F and Number Grading Systems • Uniforms • French & Spanish beginning in PS • Tuition Range: $12,975-$21,505 • 130 Computers • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Extended Day • Summer Program
Open House Dates: Preschool, Nov. 5, 2009, 10 AM, Jan. 10, 2010, 1 PM; K-8, Nov. 8, 2009, 1 PM, Jan. 14, 2010, 9:30 AM
Browne is dedicated to the development of each child as an independent, lifelong learner who embraces the core values of excellence, diversity, character and community.
Burgundy Farm Country Day School
www.burgundyfarm.org
info@burgundyfarm.org
703-960-3431
3700 Burgundy Road
Alexandria, VA
• Grades: PreK-8th Grade • Founded in 1946 • Coed • Enrollment: 275 • 32% Minorities • Average Class Size: 16 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 • Entrance Exam • Spanish and French beginning in Kindergarten • Tuition Range: $20,570-$22,675 • 100 Computers • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Transportation • Extended Day • Summer Program
Open House Dates: Oct. 4, 2 PM-4 PM, Nov. 11, 9 AM-11 AM, Dec. 5, 2 PM-4 PM, Jan. 10, 2 PM-4 PM
Learning comes alive on 25 beautiful acres through challenging, hands-on learning in a nurturing, diverse community.
Chesapeake Academy
www.qualitygraduates.org
cynthia.mciver@yahoo.com
703-256-1900
• Grades: PreK-12 • Founded in 1978 • Coed • Year round Enrollment • Small Class Size: Teacher Ratio: 12:1 • Entrance Exam • Spanish and French • Tuition Range: $8,000-$9,000 per year • Individualized Programs for Each Student • Sports • Internet & Computer Access • Monthly Field Trips • Extended Day • Summer Program • After-School & Saturday Tutoring • Spanish & French • Art/Music and Drama Classes • Community Service & Enrichment Activities
Open House Dates: Oct. 11, 2009, 12 PM-2 PM, Nov. 2, 2009, 12 PM-2 PM, Jan. 18, 2010, 2 PM- 4PM, Feb. 20, 2010, 2 PM-4 PM, Mar. 20, 2010, 2 PM-4 PM
We Build Confidence! Dedicated staff emphasizes strong basics, including phonics, reading comprehension, study skills, subject mastery & practical application. Students gain knowledge needed to succeed.
Commonwealth Academy
www.CommonwealthAcademy.org
josh_gwilliam@CommonwealthAcademy.org
703-548-6912
1321 Leslie Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
• Grades: 6-12 (adding Grades 4-5 in fall 2010) Program for students with Learning Differences • Founded in 1997 • Coed • Enrollment: 100-120 • 18% Minorities • Average Class Size: 7-10 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 • A-F Grading System • Spanish Beginning in Grade 9 • Tuition: $28,336 • Computer Labs, Laptops, Smartboards • Wireless Internet Access • Honors Classes • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Extended Day • State-of-the-Art Computer Graphics Lab • Digital Photography • Flash Animation • Computer Programming • Theatre • Art • Music
Open House Dates: Nov. 1, 1 PM-4 PM; Nov. 19, 9 AM-10 AM; Dec. 11, 9 AM-10 AM; Jan. 31, 1 PM-4 PM.
NAIS Award winning college prep program for bright to average students with AD/HD or different learning styles. VAIS Accredited.
Congressional Schools of Virginia
www.congressionalschools.org
admissions@csov.org
703-533-9711
3229 Sleepy Hollow Road
Falls Church, VA
•Grades: Preschool-8th • Year Founded: 1939 • Coed • Enrollment: 375 • 40% Minorities • Approximate Class Size: 18 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9-1 • Entrance Exam • Uniforms • French or Spanish beginning in KG; Latin beginning in Grade 7 • Tuition Range: $17,500- $20,500 includes books • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Transportation • Extended Day • Summer Program
Congressional offers a warm and welcoming environment for families interested in providing the best possible education for their children. 40-acre campus; accelerated curriculum.
Cortona Academy
www.cortonalearning.com
sharon@tlc-nv.com
Toll Free: 877-851-2010
301-215-7788 (MD)
703-464-0034 (VA)
Herndon, VA
NEW FACILITY ’09 ’10!!
• Grades: 6-12 • Founded in 1994 • Coed • Enrollment: 50 • Average Class Size: 4 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 4-1 • Both A-F and Percentage Grading Systems • Spanish, French & Latin • Tuition Range: $14,000-$26,000 • 50 Computers • Internet Access • AP Classes • Gifted/Talented Program • Learning Disabled Program • Motivational Specialist • Enrichment Activities • Transportation • Summer Program • Travel & Student Exchange
Open House Dates: Every Thursday 9:30 AM-11 AM Sept.-Jun. RSVP
The Ultimate Private Education! College Preparatory, Education in stress-free, positive, friendly environment. Parents choose schedules, teachers (all Masters.Ph.Ds), courses, class size. 100% college acceptance. Starts 9 AM.
Edlin School
www.edlinschool.com
director@edlinschool.com
703-438-3990
10742 Sunset Hills Road
Reston, VA
• Grades: K-8th Grade • Founded in 1989 • Coed • Enrollment: 200 • Average Class Size: < 15 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 • Entrance Exam • A-F Grading System • Uniforms • French, Spanish, Latin beginning in PK4 • Tuition: $15,000 • Computers • Internet Access • Gifted/Talented Program • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Transportation • Extended Day • Summer Program • Digital Photography, Guitar, Math Counts, Creative Writing
Open House Dates: Tours Given On: Tues., Wed., Thurs. Call for an appointment.
At Edlin, our academically talented students are placed at their learning levels enabling our children to excel in the areas of their strengths.
The Goddard School
www.goddardschool.com
703-724-0601
45091 Research Place
Ashburn, VA
703-723-8434
42885 Orchard Oriole Drive
Belmont Greene/Ashburn, VA
703-378-4088
5001 Westone Plaza
Chantilly, VA
703-443-6766
601 Tavistock Drive, SE
Leesburg, VA
703-583-1966
5490 Staples Mill Plaza
Woodbridge, VA
Whether gently holding infants, encouraging toddlers to share, or providing preschoolers with enriching activities, we support the healthy development of children 6wks to 6yrs.
Grace Episcopal School
www.graceschoolalex.com
admissions@graceschoolalex.org
703-549-5067
3601 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22305
• Grades: Preschool-Grade 5 • Year Founded: 1959 • Episcopalian • Coed • Enrollment: 120 • 18% Minorities • Average Class Size: 12-14 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 • Entrance Exam • Grading System: Quarterly Reports, with letter grades beginning in Grade 4 • Uniforms • Spanish beginning in Jr. Kindergarten • Tuition Range: $7, 670 (Preschool-Jr. Kindergarten); $15,340 (Kindergarten-Grade 5) • 50 Computers • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Extended Day • Summer Program • Additional Programs (School sponsored): Clubs-Spanish, Science, Math, Art, Computer, Drama, Cooking, Yoga, Soccer • Additional Programs (not School sponsored): Private Music Lessons, Scouting
Open House Dates: Nov. 11, 2009, Jan. 21, 2010, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Grace emphasizes critical thinking skills in reading, writing, and mathematics – taught in a nurturing environment rich in music, art, history, science and spiritual development.
Immanuel Christian School
www.icsva.org
admissions@icsva.org
703-941-1220
6915 Braddock Rd.
Springfield, VA
• Grades: K-8 • Founded in 1976 • Religious • Coed • Enrollment: 400 • 34% Minorities • Average Class Size: 20 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 • Entrance Exam • A-F and Number Grading System • Uniforms • Spanish beginning in Grade K • Tuition Range: $7,300-$7,500 • 80 Computers • Internet Access • Gifted/Talented Program • Learning Disabled Program • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Extended Day • Fine Arts, Smart Technology, Service Projects, Sports
Open House Dates: Nov. 11, 9 am-3 pm, Feb. 9, 2010, 9 am-3 pm, Kindergarten Spotlights: Oct. 22, Nov. 13, Jan. 28, Feb. 26, Mar. 18, call for schedule.
Focus on critical thinking, problem solving and writing with a Biblical worldview. Hands-on science, character development, service opportunities & Smart Technology. ACSI/SACS accredited. Tours available.
Holly Brook Montessori
www.preschoolmontessori.com
703-513-7800
2455 Gallows Rd.
Dunn Loring, VA 22027
• Ages: 3-6 years old • Year Founded: 1999 • Coed • Enrollment: 75 • Average Class Size: 25 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 • Spanish • Tuition Range: $7,140-$9,825 • Enrichment Activities • Close at 4:30 PM • Summer Program • Music
Open House Dates: AM Tours offered daily by appointment.
Children learn in an intimate and unpretentious atmosphere, where they respect themselves and others and care for the environment around them.
Hunter Mill Montessori School
www.preschoolmontessori.com
703-938-7755
2709 Hunter Mill Rd.
Oakton, VA 22124
• Ages: 2.9-6 years old • Year Founded: 1990 • Coed • Enrollment: 45 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 • Tuition Range: $8,980-$11,060 • Enrichment Activities • Closes at 4 PM • Summer Program • Creative Movement
Open House Dates: AM Tours offered daily by appointment.
Providing an intimate and nurturing environment for 2.9-6 year olds to develop their independence through the Montessori experience.
The Langley School
www.langleyschool.org
admissions@langleyschool.org
703-356-1920
1411 Balls Hill Rd.
McLean, VA
• Grades: Preschool-8 • Year Founded: 1942 • Coed • Enrollment: 486 • 28% Minorities • Average Class Size: 12-18 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 • Entrance Exam • Grading System: Grades 1-4: Number, Grades 5-8: A-F • French, Spanish beginning in Kindergarten • Tuition Range: $12,950-$25,950 • 3 Computer Labs • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Transportation • Extended Day • Summer Program
Open House Dates: Oct. 20, 2009 and Nov. 19, 2009 9 AM
Founded in 1942, The Langley School reaches across multiple disciplines to discover, amplify, and embrace the talents of every child, every day.
Little Flock Christian School
www.littleflockschool.org
admin@littleflockschool.org
703-591-1216
11911 Braddock Road
Fairfax, VA
• Grades: Preschool- 8th • Year Founded: 2003 • Non-Denominational • Coed • Enrollment: 172• Average Class Size: 12 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8-1 • Grading System: A-F • Uniforms • Arabic and Spanish beginning in preschool • Tuition Range: $6,200- $6,700 • Number of Computers: 26 • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Summer Program • Private Music Lessons • Chapel
Open House Dates: Tuesday, Nov 17th @ 7:15, Thursday, Jan 21st @ 7pm, Thursday, Mar 4th 9am-1pm
LFCS offers a nurturing environment coupled with exceptional academics, caring teachers and Bible-based values.
Loudoun Country Day School
www.lcds.org • info@lcds.org
703-777-3841
20600 Red Cedar Dr.
Leesburg, VA 20175
• Grades: Pre-K-Grade 8 • Year Founded: 1953 • Coed • Enrollment: 270 • 12% Minorities • Average Class Size: 14 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 • Entrance Exam • Grading System: A-F • Uniforms beginning in Grade 1 • Spanish and French beginning in Pre-K • Tuition Range: $11,500 -$17,900 • 150 Computers • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Transportation • Extended Day • Summer Program
Open House Dates: Sept. 27, 1-2:30 PM, Oct. 25, 1-2:30 PM, Nov. 22, 1-2:30 PM
LCDS, an accredited, coeducational school, educates students in prekindergarten through eighth grade. We cultivate the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth of each child.
Manassas Christian School
www.manassaschristianschool.org
mcsi@minnieland.net
703-393-6555
9296 West Carondelet Drive
Manassas, VA 20111
• Grades: K-8 • Year Founded: 1965 • Non-Denominational Christian • Coed • Enrollment: 150 • 33% Minorities • Average Class Size: 15 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 • Grading System: A-F (Elementary) Numbers (Middle) • Uniforms • Spanish and German beginning in Kindergarten • Tuition Range: $6450-$6950 • 30 Computers • Internet Access • Special Needs Program • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Transportation • Extended Day • Summer Program • Additional Programs: Middle School Community Service, Field Trips, School Clubs
Open House Dates: October through May on a monthly schedule. Call for dates.
Our experienced, dedicated teachers, small classes, individualized learning and enriched curriculum insures that our students experience a personalized, supportive and enhanced education.
Montessori of Chantilly
Casa dei Bambini
www.montessoriofchantilly.com
info@mcdbc.com
703-961-0211
4212-F Technology Court
Chantilly, VA
• Ages: 20 months-Kindergarten • Founded in 2005 • Coed • Spanish begins at 20 months • Enrichment Activities • Extended Day • Summer Program
Montessori School of Cedar Lane
www.preschoolmontessori.com
3035 Cedar Lane
Fairfax, VA 22031
703-560-4379
• Grades: Ages 3-6 • Year Founded: 1971 • Coed • Enrollment: 104 • Average Class Size: 26 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 • Spanish • Tuition Range: $6,480-$10,580 • Enrichment Activities • Extended Day • Summer Program • Creative Movement
Open House: AM Tours offered daily by appointment
Providing over 35 years of Montessori tradition to Northern Virginia. Helping children develop a life long love of learning.
Montessori School of McLean
www.mcleanmontessori.org
703-790-1049
1711 Kirby Road
McLean, VA
• Ages: 2 1/2-12 Years • Spanish • French • Dance • Drama • Music • PE • Computer • Art • Summer School • Transportation Available
Montessori School of Northern Virginia
www.msnv.org • info@msnv.org
703-256-9577
6820 Pacific Lane
Annandale, VA
• Ages: Two-Twelve • Parent co-operative • Founded in 1962 • Coed • Enrollment: 157 • Average Class Size: 22 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11-1 • Spanish beginning in Preschool • Tuition Range: $9,347-$10,815 • Extended Day • Summer Program • After School Art, Music and Gymnastics
Open House Date: Oct. 25, Jan. 10 (Please call for tour dates)
Located on a quiet wooded campus, MSNV’s mission is to inspire and guide children to love learning, love one another, and love the world around them.
The Newton School
www.thenewtonschool.org
aabraham@thenewtonschool.org
703-772-0480
45965 Nokes Blvd, Suite 120
Sterling, VA 20166
• Grades: K-6 • Year Founded: 2009 • Coed • Enrollment: 24 • 30% Minorities • Average Class Size: 8 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 • Grading System: Number • Uniforms • Tuition Range: $25,500 • 16 Computers • Internet Access • Gifted/Talented Program • Learning Disabled Program • Special Needs Program • Enrichment Activities • Extended Day • Summer Program
Open House Dates: Nov. 12, 2009, Dec. 10, 2009, Jan.14, 2010, Feb. 11, 2010
The Newton School is designed for students who need small class sizes, movement integrated into the curriculum and a calm, nurturing environment.
Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning
www.novalearning.com
Burke Campus • 703-239-0875
6215 Roberts Parkway • Burke, VA
Lansdowne Campus • 703-541-4175
6414 Lansdowne Center
Alexandria, VA
Lincolnia Campus • 703-256-7990
6396 Lincolnia Road • Alexandria, VA
Lorton Campus • 703-690-1939
8931 Ox Road • Lorton, VA
• Grades: Kindergarten • Coed • Spanish • Computers • Extended Day • Summer Program • Music & Motion Program
Nysmith School for the Gifted
knysmith@nysmith.com
703-435-7711
13625 EDS Drive • Herndon, VA
• Grades: Preschool-Grade 8 • Founded in 1983 • Coed • Enrollment: 725 • Average Class Size: 18 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 • Entrance Exam • A-F and Number Grading Systems • Foreign language beginning at 3 years old • Tuition Range: $17,870-$26,310 • 300+ Computers • Internet Access • AP Classes • Gifted/Talented Program • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Transportation • Extended Day • Summer Program
Open House Dates: Oct. 20, 2009
Individualized accelerated programs for reading, math, daily science, computers, logic, foreign language. 1:9 teacher/student ratio, loving teachers, creative problem solving.
Oakcrest School
Where Girls Make a Difference
www.oakcrest.org
admission@oakcrest.org
703-790-5450
850 Balls Hill Rd.
McLean, VA
• Grades: 6-12 • Founded in 1976 • Religious • Girls only • Enrollment: 200 • 20% Minorities • Average Class Size: 15 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 • Entrance Exam • Number Grading System • Spanish, Latin beginning in Grade 6 • Tuition Range: $15,363-$16,310 • Computers • Internet Access • 11 AP Classes • Enrichment Activities • Sports
Sun., Oct. 18, 1 pm-3 pm, Tuesday Information Sessions: Nov. 3, 8:15 am & 7 pm, Nov. 17, 8:15 am, Dec. 1, 8:15 am & 7 pm, Dec. 15, 8:15 am.
An independent school for girls grades 6-12 guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Pinecrest School
www.pinecrestschool.org
admissions@pinecrestschool.org
703-354-3446
7209 Quiet Cove • Annandale, VA
• Grades: Preschool–Grade 6 • Founded in 1957 • Coed • 50% Minorities • Average Class Size: 15 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 • French beginning in Preschool • Tuition Range: $5,580-$12,000 • 20 Computers • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Transportation • Extended Day • Summer Program
Open House Dates: Nov. 11, Noon–2PM, Dec. 5, 10 AM-1 PM, Jan. 9, 2010, 10 AM-1 PM, Feb. 7, 2010, 1 PM-4 PM.
Preschool–Grade 6/Summer Camp. Nurturing curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning since 1957. Individualized approach academic, social and emotional growth in a positive environment.
Pinnacle Academy
www.pinnacleacademyva.com
info@pinnacleacademyva.com
703-537-0355
2854 Hunter Mill Rd.
Oakton, VA 22124
• Grades: Pre-K-Grade 8 • Year Founded: 2007 • Coed • Enrollment: 130 • Average Class Size: 14 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:7 • Grading System: A-F • Uniforms • Spanish, Turkish, and Russian beginning in Kindergarten • Tuition Range: $7,500-$7,900 • 30 Computers • Internet Access • Gifted/Talented Program • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Extended Day • Summer Program • Additional Programs: Club Activities, Field Trips, Home Visits
Open House Dates: Jan. 16, 2010, Jan. 30, 2010, Feb. 13, 2010, Feb. 27, 2010
Pinnacle Academy is a nonprofit, private elementary-middle school focused on the math and sciences, foreign languages, a multicultural community, small class sizes, and parental involvement.
Randolph-Macon Academy
www.rma.edu
admissions@rma.edu
800-272-1172
200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA
•Grades: 6-12, PG • Year Founded: 1892 • Religious • Coed • Enrollment: 360 • 18% Minorities • Average Class Size: 15 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 • Grading System: A-F • Uniforms • Spanish, German, French beginning in 8th Grade • Tuition Range: $12,439- $28,616 • Number of Computers: 230 • Internet Access • AP Classes • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Extended Day • Summer Program • Flight • Air Force JROTC
Open House Dates: Oct. 12, Dec 6, Mar 21
Co-ed, boarding. Air Force JROTC for grades 9-12. 10:1 student-to-teacher ration, AP/college courses. Graduating classes average $4 million in college scholarships. United Methodist Church- affiliated.
St. Paul Episcopal Preschool
msdeniza@aol.com
703-820-1134
3439 Payne Street
Falls Church, VA
• Grades: 2 Year Olds-Kindergarten • Hours of Operation: 7 AM-6 PM • Founded in 2000 • Episcopalian • Coed • Enrollment: 50 • 85-90% Minorities • Average Class Size: 10 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 • Spanish & French beginning at 3 Years • Tuition Range: $450-$770 per month • School Year Runs From: Sept.-June • Enrichment Activities • Extended Day • Summer Program (July-August) • Music • Healthy Cooking • Ballet and Tap • We follow Early Learning Guidelines of Fairfax County School Readiness.
St. Paul’s School strives to nurture the 5 dimensions of the total person: Spiritual, Intellectual, Social, Emotional, Physical.
United Cultural Academy
www.uc-academy.com
director@uc-academy.com
703-961-0190
4451 Brookfield Corporate Dr., Ste. 250
Chantilly, VA
• Year Founded: 2007 • Coed • Average Class Size: 4 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 • Grading System: A-F • Spanish beginning in Grade 8 • Tuition Range: $9,000-$24,000 • Number of Computers: 6 • Internet Access • Gifted/Talented Program • Learning Disabled Program • Special Needs Program • Enrichment Activities • Extended Day • Summer Programs • Learning for Life • Home school support services
Open House Dates: Oct. 23, Nov. 16, Dec. 11, Jan. 22, Feb. 19, Mar. 19, Apr. 23.
Alternative to public and private schools. Tutoring, HS Diplomas, and “Learning for Life” programs, for all ages. We home school your children.
Westminster School
www.westminsterschool.com
admissions@westminsterschool.com
703-256-3620
3819 Gallows Road • Annandale, VA
• Grades: Preschool-8 • Founded in 1962 • Coed • Enrollment: 275 • Average Class Size: 15-18 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10-18:1 • Entrance Exam • A-F Grading System • Uniforms • French K-8, Latin 7-8 • Computer Lab • Tuition Range: $17,200 • Multiple Field Trips • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Transportation • Extended Day • Summer Program • Art, Music, Orchestra, Drama, Daily PE, Chess Club, Community Service
Open House Dates: Oct. 14, 2009, 7 PM-9 PM; Nov. 13, 2009, 9:30 AM-11 AM and Jan. 10, 2010, 2 PM-4 PM
Westminster School presents a challenging, structured program of academics, arts, athletics and personal development in an atmosphere of courtesy and kindness.
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