The Del Ray Montessori School is a non-profit Montessori School located in the quaint Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia, we are associated and recognized by AMI/USA (Association Montessori International). Founded in 2011, we serve children ages 18 months through age 12 and their families in the DC metropolitan area.
Schedule an Inquiry Phone Call
We invite you to learn more about Montessori education and our school through an inquiry phone call before completing the additional steps in the application process. This is a great way for you to learn about us and to ask any questions you have about the Montessori approach or our school, in general.
Tour our School
School tours are a wonderful way for you to see our school and Montessori classrooms. Tours will resume in October 2026. *Relocation to Old Town in November 2026.
Submit an Application
Applications, along with a $150 application fee, may be submitted after your Inquiry Phone Call. Priority considerations are given to applications received by February 1. Applications will be accepted and considered on a rolling basis after February 1, if space becomes available.
Parent Meeting
Once an application is received, a virtual Parent Meeting will be scheduled during school hours to share more about your child’s growth and development, as well as your parenting journey with us. It is also an excellent opportunity for you to learn more about our school. Please note that this step is a requirement.
Admissions Decisions
Applications are due by February 1 for a fall start date. Admissions decisions are made by balancing classrooms by age and individual classroom needs, as well as considering students' individual needs. Final decisions for the next school year are emailed by March 1, once all required steps in the application process are complete.
Applications submitted after February 1st will be considered if space becomes available on a roling basis.
Young Children’s Community
18 months - 3 years
Primary
3 - 6 years
Elementary
6 - 12 years
