Very Good
#115 of 457 private schools in VA
Top 25% of private schools
Guidepost Montessori at Chantilly
Elementary School · Chantilly, VA
A private elementary school in Chantilly, VA serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
4550 WALNEY RD, Chantilly, VA 20151
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in VA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in VA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Guidepost Montessori at Chantilly sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$143,422
Median home value
$647,400
Median rent
$2,245/mo
College educated
57.2%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20151; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori School of ChantillyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| St Timothy Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| Beantree Learning - ChantillyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| The Goddard SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 15 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Guidepost Montessori at Chantilly is listed in Chantilly, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Guidepost Montessori at Chantilly
Guidepost Montessori at Chantilly is a private elementary school in Chantilly, VA, serving approximately 62 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #115 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Guidepost Montessori at Chantilly
What grades does Guidepost Montessori at Chantilly serve?
Guidepost Montessori at Chantilly serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Guidepost Montessori at Chantilly?
Guidepost Montessori at Chantilly has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guidepost Montessori at Chantilly?
The student-teacher ratio at Guidepost Montessori at Chantilly is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Guidepost Montessori at Chantilly rank in VA?
Guidepost Montessori at Chantilly ranks #115 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Guidepost Montessori at Chantilly's MySchoolScout rating?
Guidepost Montessori at Chantilly has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Guidepost Montessori at Chantilly a private school?
Yes, Guidepost Montessori at Chantilly is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Guidepost Montessori at Chantilly a religious school?
No, Guidepost Montessori at Chantilly is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 62
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 190 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfax County
- Phone
- (571) 321-0364
- Area population (ZIP 20151)
- 22,502
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20151; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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