THE SPRINGS was founded in 1966 as a private school to provide Montessori classes for children in the Northern Virginia area. In 1984, THE SPRINGS expanded to include a licensed Full Day Program and in September 2014 expanded to include an Infant and Toddler Montessori program. Most recently, The Springs opened a Lower Elementary (Grades 1-3) Montessori classroom. The school is independent and classes are secular.
Our goal is to provide a secure, inviting, challenging and stimulating environment for the intellectual and social development of each child in accordance with the Montessori philosophy.THE SPRINGS offers both a Full Day Montessori Program and a Half Day Montessori Program.
Our classrooms provide traditional Montessori education with mixed age groups where children are encouraged to learn and develop at his or her own rate in accordance with his or her own needs, interests, and abilities.
We are devoted to helping children acquire a love of learning, intellectual curiosity, respect for others and self discipline.
THE SPRINGS provides a mixed age Infant classroom (6 wks-18 months), Toddler classrooms (18 months-3 years), Primary classrooms (3-6 years) as well as an Elementary School (grades 1-6) for children in Springfield, Lorton, Fairfax Station, Ft Belvoir, Mt Vernon, Kingstowne, Annandale, Burke, and Woodbridge, Virginia.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked VA School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Springs A Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1966
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
281 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
74%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniform required for Elementary School
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Engineering for Kids
Arts and Music Programs:
Music Kids (Piano or Violin), Spanish Class
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Jump Bunch (Sports Program)
Engineering for Kids
Arts and Music Programs:
Music Kids (Piano or Violin), Spanish Class
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Jump Bunch (Sports Program)
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Springs A Montessori School's ranking?
The Springs A Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for The Springs A Montessori School?
The application deadline for The Springs A Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 10/8/2015
My son has attended The Springs for the past four months and I am very impressed with the school admin, teachers, and overall programs. My son came from a traditional preschool prior to attending The Springs and he was having major difficulty at being independent, transitioning between new activities, and expressing himself when frustrated, sad, etc. Within a month of the new environment he has overcome these fundamental skills and has demonstrated a joy/curiosity in learning about the different animals in the continents, spelling, and explains simple number concepts. I can not express my gratitude enough to the school and I look forward to the next two years. I only wish I would have started earlier. The school provides several family events (sometimes monthly) to allow the parents and families to meet. The community has really been good for my family.
On a side note, the school seems to be going through a transition. Many teachers are new to The Springs but their credentials are well vetted and explained to the families. From my perspective, we haven't seen any bumps in the road.
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