The Boyd School - Cascades Campus is an accredited independent school providing superior Montessori environments and dynamic 21st century learning experiences for infants, toddlers, early childhood, and Kindergarten children.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
62 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
58%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Conviently serving families in Cascades, Countryside, Great Falls, Lowes Island, Potomac Falls and Reston. The Cascades Campus of The Boyd School is located in a very private, yet convenient setting next to the Stone House and Cascades Swimming Pool offering Infant, Toddler, Early Childhood and Full Day Kindergarten. Just off of Cascades Parkway minutes from Potomac Falls and the Trump National Golf Course in Lowes Island, the Cascades Campus is a unique Montessori environment, designed and built specifically to meet the needs of children 8 weeks to 5 years. Our caring, welcoming staff is highly trained to respond to all the physical and psychological needs of the child. The custom-designed facility features an open-layout with heated floors, multiple playgrounds, and an abundance of natural light.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Hidayah Academy?
The application deadline for Hidayah Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 2/26/2016
This school is exceptional. From the moment you walk in the door, you will know it. The Administrator, Mr. Mike Brown, is a warm, caring, experienced professional. The space is very open, with lots of natural light. The teachers, wow. They are educated, patient, kind, and attentive. They truly take an interest in each child's individual journey of exploration. The toddler class is actually a caring learning environment, not a day care. :) Ms. Lacie R. should serve as a model/trainer for other teachers in this age group and Ms. Genevieve is just icing on the proverbial cake. Toilet training/familiarization starts in the toddler room. They make it a natural transition. Many of the under 2 year olds are using the toilet, almost exclusively, but it is a very low pressure environment. My daughter LOVES learning; she loves her teachers and so do I.
Every classroom has enrichment programs on Tuesdays of Spanish, P.E. (anything from gymnastics to yoga) and music. Depending on your child's age, They also have optional programs of ballet, lego robotics and soccer during the week.
I thought school at her age was no big deal, but this place gives lie to that. At this very young age it matters very much who is around them and guiding them on their learning journey. I didn't want to put my daughter in daycare, but I had to. I thought I was going to have to pick the lesser of bad options (I would prefer to parent my daughter myself) but instead, I genuinely feel like she is intellectually, physically, and emotionally enriched when she goes to school, and it makes time at home more fun for both of us! They teach them independence like setting the table (at one and a half!) and cleaning up after themselves. Watching these ladies teach has given me insight in how to be a better parent. I am doing my best to help my daughter become the best version of herself, whatever that may be, and this school feels so much like part of the family. I look forward to her continued journey with them. :)
Please note that The Boyd School Cascades has changed it's name to Leport School Potomac Falls
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