Christian Family Montessori School is a diverse community of parents, children, and staff working together to provide an affordable Montessori school where children will be prepared to meet the academic, social, and moral challenges ahead of them, and grow in a loving relationship with God through the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked DC School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,555
- Average class size: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Christian Family Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Yes
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
110 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 46%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
Average Class Size
26 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$7555 is for full day. Half day pre-school tuition is $5680. Our All-Day Montessori which runs from 8:00-6:00 is $11,935
% on Financial Aid
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,500
Admissions Director
Inga Sieminski
School Notes
- The Montessori approach offers a broad vision of education as an aid to life. It is designed to help children with their task of inner construction as they grow from childhood to maturity. It succeeds because it draws its principles from the natural development of the child. The child's innate passion for learning is encouraged by giving him/her opportunities to engage in spontaneous, purposeful activities with the guidance of a trained adult. Through their work, children develop concentration and joyful self-discipline. Within a framework of order, the children progress at their own pace and rhythm, according to their individual capabilities.Integrated into the CFMS experience is religious formation using the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. CGS offers the heart of our Christian faith to children ages 3-12 using the Montessori method.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Christian Family Montessori cost?
Christian Family Montessori's tuition is approximately $7,555 for private students.
What is Christian Family Montessori's ranking?
Christian Family Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for: Least expensive tuition and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Christian Family Montessori?
The application deadline for Christian Family Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Christian Family Montessori located?
Christian Family Montessori is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 60 other private schools located in Northwest Washington.
School Reviews
5 10/6/2023
CFMS is an incredible school! Your children will thrive here. The teachers, staff, and administration are dedicated to the children and their families. The parent community is so welcoming and supportive. I was sold by the impressiveness of the eldest children in the school who were so mature and welcoming. I heard an alumni parent describe the fact that their children were often mentoring their peers because they just knew how to navigate the world and make good choices. The academics just fell into place because they were well prepared and had cultivated the internal drive to make it happen on their own. That's what I wanted for my children.
5 5/19/2023
I`ve been a parent of two CFMS students for 9 years and have had a wonderful experience at CFMS. It is a special gem that I feel so fortunate to have found. Everyone deserves a Montessori education and CFMS is a wonderful community of progressive, socially conscious, invested parents and teachers. The school intentionally keeps the school small, diverse, and financially accessible. I would recommend CFMS to anyone and everyone.
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