Montessori Country School strives to deliver the best preschool and kindergarten experience possible.
Since its inception in 1971, the school has remained a non-profit with oversight from a parent-run board of directors.
Our classrooms are busy, productive places. Each child is allowed to move about freely and choose his/her own work, carrying it out to completion with great concentration and enthusiasm.
Our curriculum emphasizes the development of the whole child within a helpful, respectful, and cooperative community.
We help each child achieve his/her full potential by following the key premises of Montessori education: Children are to be respected as individuals who differ from each other.
Children possess unusual sensitivity and mental powers for absorbing and learning from their environment.
The most important years of growth are the first six years of life when unconscious learning is gradually brought to the conscious level.
MCS has set the standard for Montessori education. In addition to the Montessori school day, we have a variety of other schedule options from which parents may choose.
These include our excellent Aftercare program (dismissal options at 4:30 or 5:30 pm) and a recently added early drop-off option (8:00 am).
Please call for a tour, we would love to show you our program..
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Montessori Country School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Year Founded
1971
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Depends on program, pleae see website for tuition information.
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
French Class once or twice a week.
Arts and Music Programs:
Music Class twice a week.
Arts and Music Programs:
Music Class twice a week.
School Notes
Tours for fall enrollment begin every January. The first application deadline for fall enrollment is February 15th. Applications submitted by this date will be included in the first round of acceptance considerations. After this date, applications are accepted and processed on a space available basis. MCS offers a rolling enrollment through the school year as space allows.
Application process:
- Call to schedule a school tour or attend one of our open house events,
- Submit a completed application and child background form,
- Schedule a "child visit"
Enrollment process:
- Submit a signed contract and pay required deposit,
- Complete all paperwork including required medical and immunization forms,
- Provide proof of identification for your child as required by VA state law
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Montessori Country School?
The application deadline for Montessori Country School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Montessori Country School is Fairfax Collegiate Summer Program (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Peace School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
School
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Grades: 3-9 | 4,095 students 0.5 miles 722 Grant St., Suite J
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 481-3080
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 481-3080
0.5
3-9
4,095
Montessori Peace School
Montessori School
Grades: PK-K | 48 students 0.6 miles 730 Jackson St
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 689-0208
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 689-0208
0.6
PK-K
48
Grades: NS-PK 0.8 miles 11875 Lake Newport Rd.
Reston, VA 20194
(703) 742-0494
Reston, VA 20194
(703) 742-0494
0.8
NS-PK
n/a
Grades: PK-6 | 47 students 0.8 miles 840 Dranesville Rd
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 437-8229
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 437-8229
0.8
PK-6
47
Community Montessori School
Montessori School
Grades: NS | 100 students 1 miles 1700 Reston Parkway
Reston, VA 20194
(703) 478-3656
Reston, VA 20194
(703) 478-3656
1
NS
100
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