Different Drum Inc. is a co–ed special education school serving grades 9–12 in Chantilly, VA, located in an urban/large town community.
The school enrolls 11 students with a student–teacher ratio of 4:1, supported by 3 teachers.
is a nonsectarian program and a member of the Council of Bilingual Education and the National Association of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Special Education Centers.
The student body includes 9.09% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
Enrollment size and specialized program focus differentiate. from nearby preschool and early learning options in Chantilly.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
11 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Different Drum Inc.?
The application deadline for Different Drum Inc. is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Different Drum Inc. is Pinnacle Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Guidepost Montessori At Chantilly (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori School Of Chantilly (0.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori School Of Chantilly
Montessori School
4455 Brookfield Corporate DR
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 272-7866
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 272-7866
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students Avg. class size: 10 students
4550 Walney Rd
Chantilly, VA 20151
(571) 321-0364
Chantilly, VA 20151
(571) 321-0364
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students
Imagination Learning Center 2
Daycare / Preschool
14225 Newbrook Dr
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 378-2407
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 378-2407
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 73 students
Imagination Learning Center Site I
Daycare / Preschool
Suite 100
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 817-1390
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 817-1390
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Westfields Play And Learn Center
Daycare / Preschool
14425 Albemarle Point Place
Chantilly, VA 20153
(703) 817-1390
Chantilly, VA 20153
(703) 817-1390
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 142 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
14120 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 537-0355
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 537-0355
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 242 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Auburn School
Special Education School
3800 Concorde Pkwy Ste 500
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 793-9353
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 793-9353
1.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 47 students
15452 US 29 Highway
Centreville, VA 20120
(703) 673-1145
Centreville, VA 20120
(703) 673-1145
4.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 168 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
13505 Dulles Technology Drive Suite 3 Herndon
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 464-0034
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 464-0034
5 miles
Gr: 6-12 Acceptance rate listed
12340 Pinecrest Road
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 70 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4550 Walney Rd
Chantilly, VA 20151
(571) 321-0364
Chantilly, VA 20151
(571) 321-0364
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students
14120 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 537-0355
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 537-0355
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 242 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beantree Learning - Chantilly
Daycare / Preschool
5003 Westone Plz
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 961-8222
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 961-8222
1 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 138 students
St. Timothy School
(Catholic)
13809 Poplar Tree Road
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 378-9408
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 378-9408
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 720 students Tuition listed
The Auburn School
Special Education School
3800 Concorde Pkwy Ste 500
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 793-9353
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 793-9353
1.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 47 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori School Of Chantilly
Montessori School
4455 Brookfield Corporate DR
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 272-7866
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 272-7866
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students Avg. class size: 10 students
4550 Walney Rd
Chantilly, VA 20151
(571) 321-0364
Chantilly, VA 20151
(571) 321-0364
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students
Imagination Learning Center 2
Daycare / Preschool
14225 Newbrook Dr
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 378-2407
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 378-2407
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 73 students
Imagination Learning Center Site I
Daycare / Preschool
Suite 100
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 817-1390
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 817-1390
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Westfields Play And Learn Center
Daycare / Preschool
14425 Albemarle Point Place
Chantilly, VA 20153
(703) 817-1390
Chantilly, VA 20153
(703) 817-1390
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 142 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6480 College Street
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 347-6237
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 347-6237
9211.3 miles
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 Alwington Blvd
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7530
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7530
9211.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
244 Waterloo St
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7470
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7470
9211.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 623 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
674 Hastings Ln
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7510
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7510
9211.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Alternative School
4484 Catlett Road
Midland, VA 22728
(540) 422-7390
Midland, VA 22728
(540) 422-7390
9212.3 miles
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