University Montessori School in Charlottesville, VA, offers Montessori education for preschool through kindergarten in a rural community setting.
The school enrolls 31 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 5 teachers.
Tuition is $10,842 annually, which is below the Charlottesville elementary private school average of $29,410.
The school is nonsectarian and maintains memberships with the American Montessori Society and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Approximately 29% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within the Charlottesville area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,842
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does University Montessori School cost?
University Montessori School's tuition is approximately $10,842 for private students.
When is the application deadline for University Montessori School?
The application deadline for University Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to University Montessori School is Keys Academy - Charlottesville (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Anne's-belfield School (1.7 miles away)
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Keys Academy - Charlottesville
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Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 995-5810
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