Albemarle Montessori Children's Community in Charlottesville, VA serves 74 students from pre–kindergarten through 5th grade in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 11 teachers for its Montessori program.
Approximately 33% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting elements of diversity in the Charlottesville area.
Annual tuition is $1,000, making it a lower–cost Montessori school option in the Charlottesville suburb.
The school is a member of the Council of Bilingual Education and emphasizes a Montessori approach for early childhood and elementary education.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Student Body
Total Students
74 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Albemarle Montessori Children's Community cost?
Albemarle Montessori Children's Community's tuition is approximately $1,000 for private students.
What schools are Albemarle Montessori Children's Community often compared to?
Albemarle Montessori Children's Community is often viewed alongside schools like Mountaintop Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Albemarle Montessori Children's Community?
The application deadline for Albemarle Montessori Children's Community is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Albemarle Montessori Children's Community is Elk Hill Charlottesville School (4.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Mountaintop Montessori School (1.5 miles away)
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440 Pinnacle Pl
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440 Pinnacle Pl
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(434) 979-8886
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Avg. class size: 23 students Tuition listed
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(434) 817-2371
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(434) 973-2777
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(Catholic)
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(434) 964-0400
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(434) 973-4946
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