West Alex Guidepost Montessori vs. Grace Episcopal School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Grace Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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School History
Overview
Welcome to Guidepost Montessori, conveniently located in Alexandria. Your child will blossom when engaged in child-directed learning within a knowledge- rich environment.
Your child will also take advantage of the beautiful, new and well prepared classrooms and large, outdoor space. Now enrolling for toddler through middle school.
Founded in 1959, Grace Episcopal School provides an academically challenging and developmentally appropriate education for children in Preschool through Fifth Grade.
Our strong academic program emphasizes a strong foundation in learning: reading, writing, and mathematics. Students receive personal attention in small classes, and learn to be critical thinkers and successful problem solvers.
The curriculum is varied - rich in music, literature, art, history, science, physical education, and spiritual development.
Grades Offered
PK-5
NS-5
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
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No
Year Founded
2020
1959
Students Body
Total Students
97 students
109 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
54%
16%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
13
Pre-K Students
85
21
Kindergarten Students
5
18
Grade 1 Students
1
14
Grade 2 Students
1
13
Grade 3 Students
3
11
Grade 4 Students
2
10
Grade 5 Students
-
9
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
15 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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36%
Average Class Size
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12
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:32
1:7
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(Khaki or Navy Pants, Plaid, Polo Tops)
(Khaki or Navy Pants, Plaid, Polo Tops)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Feb. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
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$22,840
Tuition Notes
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Preschool and Junior Kindergarten: $11,430
% on Financial Aid
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29%
Admissions Director
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Julia Byrnes
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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12
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Art, Basketball, Chess Club, Cooking, Drama, Private Music Lessons, Running, Science, Scouting, Soccer, Summer Camp, Yoga