The Montessori School of McLean provides an exceptional foundation to students during the most important years in their educational journeys by focusing on the whole child.
The Montessori School of McLean (MSM) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this school year. In 1973, MSM opened its doors with one elementary and one primary classroom. Fifty years later, MSM is one of the leading independent schools in the Washington, D.C. area. Today, they proudly educate over 200 students ages 2-12 across eleven classrooms. Set in bucolic McLean, MSM enjoys an expansive campus with ample green space and light-filled classrooms. Augmenting the Montessori philosophy, students participate in enrichments including Spanish, Art, Outdoor Classroom, Science, Technology, Library, Music, Drama and P.E.
In 2023, there were two key achievements: the long-term goal of purchasing the entire four-acre campus at 1711 Kirby Road and the opening of a Montessori teacher training program, the Montessori Institute of McLean (MIM). Located on campus, MIM is the only Montessori teacher training program in Northern Virginia. It welcomed its first cohort of adult learners in June 2023.Â
In the upcoming years, MSM will grow its STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts and math) curriculum as they unveil the Martlet Center for the Arts and Science. This upgraded space will expand the existing STEAM offerings and create a designated space for performances and community gatherings.Â
The Montessori School of McLean provides an exceptional foundation to students during the most important years in their educational journeys by focusing on the whole child. This empowers students to learn and grow at their own pace, preparing them to be kind, confident leaders of tomorrow.