Excellent
#16 of 457 private schools in VA
Top 3% of private schools
Guidepost Montessori
Elementary School · Aldie, VA
A private elementary school in Aldie, VA serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
24328 MARRWOOD DR, Aldie, VA 20105
- 6.2:1 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 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average622/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$202,775
Median home value
$807,400
Median rent
$2,745/mo
College educated
71.3%
Homeownership
89.4%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20105; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcola ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 795 | Compare → |
| Good Beginnings SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Montessori of Chantilly - Casa Dei BambiniPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Goshen Post ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 976 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Guidepost Montessori is listed in Aldie, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Guidepost Montessori
Guidepost Montessori is a private elementary school in Aldie, VA, serving approximately 68 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #16 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Guidepost Montessori
What grades does Guidepost Montessori serve?
Guidepost Montessori serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Guidepost Montessori?
Guidepost Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guidepost Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Guidepost Montessori is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Guidepost Montessori rank in VA?
Guidepost Montessori ranks #16 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Guidepost Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
Guidepost Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 a private school?
Yes, Guidepost Montessori 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 a religious school?
No, Guidepost Montessori is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 68
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 10 hours
- Days Per Year
- 236 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Loudoun County
- Phone
- (703) 542-5522
- Area population (ZIP 20105)
- 35,539
- Area average commute
- 35.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 20105; 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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