Sunset Hills Montessori School (2026 Profile)

11180 Ridge Heights Rd
Reston, VA 20191

Tel: (703) 476-7477

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At SHMS we are committed to recognizing and cultivating the uniqueness of each individual child.

We have a community of educators, and wonderful families, that have chosen SHMS because of a shared vision for early childhood and elementary education.

This community, fostered through high teacher retention and involved families, supports each child during this critical time of development in a dynamic Montessori environment.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 215 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,075
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4

Year Founded

1994

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

215 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

59%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

40%

Average Class Size

25 students

List of Courses Offered

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,075

View national tuition avg.

Tuition Notes

Tuitions range between 9,300-12,900 dependent on the program

% on Financial Aid

Admissions Director

Katherine Talamantes

Admissions Associate

Kristie Meixner

Application URL

School Notes

School Motto: Inspire.

Building on the foundation laid by Maria Montessori, our goals are:
To provide a safe, nurturing, academically stimulating environment where exploration and discovery are an everyday experience,
To offer a staff that is dedicated to inspiring each student to realize his or her potential,
To foster independence of thought, and a tolerance for the ideas, beliefs and cultures of other peoples,
To assist in the development of a sense of responsibility and awareness of the individual and the community,
To give children a joy of learning that will last a lifetime, and
To work in partnership with parents to create a caring school community where the child comes first, education is celebrated, and each student gains the skills and knowledge that will lead to a productive, creative, satisfying life.
Sunset Hills Montessori School celebrates its 22nd anniversary this fall. The school founder, Eileen Minarik, continues to be a strong voice for early childhood and elementary education in the Washington region. Please contact us for details about our programs and to explore Montessori education for your child.