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#66 of 457 private schools in VA

Top 14% of private schools

Reston Montessori School

Elementary School · Reston, VA

A private elementary school in Reston, VA serving grades Pre-K – 4th.

Private

1928 ISAAC NEWTON SQ W, Reston, VA 20190

  • 1.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio1.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.2 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,196
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.8 / 10
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Diversity Index61%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.0 / 10
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Enrollment67
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Reston Montessori School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 47Car-Dependent
  • Transit 55Good Transit
  • Bike 69Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$126,928

Median home value

$568,500

Median rent

$2,241/mo

College educated

72.3%

Homeownership

47.9%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20190; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White56.7%
Asian19.4%
Two or More10.4%
Hispanic6.0%
Pacific Islander4.5%
Black1.5%
Native American1.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Russian Kids HousePrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–20.1 mi13Compare →
Children's House Montessori School of RestonPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.7 mi9Compare →
Lake Anne ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–60.9 mi583Compare →
Forest Edge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–61.1 mi457Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Reston Montessori School is listed in Reston, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Reston Montessori School

Reston Montessori School is a private elementary school in Reston, VA, serving approximately 67 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 1.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #66 of 457 private schools in VA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Reston Montessori School

What grades does Reston Montessori School serve?

Reston Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Reston Montessori School?

Reston Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Reston Montessori School?

The student-teacher ratio at Reston Montessori School is 1.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Reston Montessori School rank in VA?

Reston Montessori School ranks #66 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is Reston Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?

Reston Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Reston Montessori School a private school?

Yes, Reston Montessori School 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 Reston Montessori School a religious school?

No, Reston Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
67
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
1.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
184 days
Setting
Small City
County
Fairfax County
Area population (ZIP 20190)
22,092
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
40.4
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 20190; 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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