Mountain Laurel Montessori School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked VA School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 114 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Mountain Laurel Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Mountain Laurel Montessori School
Nursery	20
Pre-K	30
Kind	15
1	7
2	9
3	5
4	6
5	10
6	6
7	5
8	1

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Year Founded

1989

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

School Calendar

Campus Size

12 acres

School Motto

"Where learning is a way of life."

Student Body

Total Students

114 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

28%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

93%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

uniforms for Elementary students

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

% on Financial Aid

15%

Admissions Director

Jes Kuzmick

Application URL

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Art Club

School Notes

Mountain Laurel Montessori School provides quality Montessori education for Toddler age through 8th grade.
We are the only Montessori school in the region that offers the full spectrum of Montessori education.
Our nationally recognized Middle School for 6th through 8th grades combines challenging academics with real-world challenges of farm and community life.
We have two toddler communities, 2 primary classes, 2 elementary classes and a Middle School offering multi-age programs in fully equipped Montessori classrooms on a beautiful 12-acre wooded campus in Front Royal, VA.

Mountain Laurel Montessori School - "Where learning is a way of life." Individualized curriculum enables children to realize their fullest potential socially, emotionally, and academically. Thoughtfully designed environments provide endless possibilities of exploration with materials and activities designed to entice and delight. Montessori education provides the best opportunity to reach one's greatest potential as a conscientious student, a respectful leader, and a compassionate citizen of the world. Above all we want each child to become a happy adult who contributes to the good of society through work that brings sustaining joy.

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What schools are Mountain Laurel Montessori School often compared to?

Mountain Laurel Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Dominion Ridge Academy by visitors of our site.

Does Mountain Laurel Montessori School offer a summer program?

Yes, Mountain Laurel Montessori School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.

What is Mountain Laurel Montessori School's ranking?

Mountain Laurel Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Mountain Laurel Montessori School?

The application deadline for Mountain Laurel Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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5 8/2/2013

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- Posted by Administrator - kdick

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