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Hampton Montessori School (Closed 2015)

225 Chapel St
Hampton, VA 23669
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About the School

  • Hampton Montessori School follows the basic principles of Dr. Maria Montessori, known as the Montessori Method.
  • The Hampton Montessori School occupies two fully equipped pre-primary level classrooms capable of accommodating 20-28 children.
  • Young children should be in the process of toilet training before acceptance into the program.
  • The Montessori teacher assumes a guiding or directing role and is thus, referred to as the Directress.
  • The teacher prepares the environment, demonstrates the correct use of the materials, observes the progress of the child, and functions as the exemplar.
  • It is the child who learns; motivated through the work itself.
  • The child is free to learn because of an acquired "inner discipline" from the exposure to both physical and mental order.
  • The Montessori Method is more than just a method of learning; it is an approach to life.

School Facts

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Hampton Montessori School follows the basic principles of Dr. Maria Montessori, known as the Montessori Method. The Hampton Montessori School occupies two fully equipped pre-primary level classrooms capable of accommodating 20-28 children. Young children should be in the process of toilet training before acceptance into the program. The Montessori teacher assumes a guiding or directing role and is thus, referred to as the Directress. The teacher prepares the environment, demonstrates the correct use of the materials, observes the progress of the child, and functions as the exemplar. It is the child who learns; motivated through the work itself. The child is free to learn because of an acquired "inner discipline" from the exposure to both physical and mental order. The Montessori Method is more than just a method of learning; it is an approach to life.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Hampton Montessori School?
The application deadline for Hampton Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Hampton Montessori School located?
Hampton Montessori School is located in the West Hampton neighborhood of Hampton, VA.

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