Ghent Montessori Schoolisan independent, co-educational school spanning the early childhood levels through the eighth grade. The school is privately owned and is a corporation established in 1978 to provide the benefits of a Montessori education to the children of this community. Located near downtownNorfolk, Virginia, between the Chrysler Museum of Art and the Harrison Opera House, our building is specifically designed for children and is a fine example of the Montessori prepared environment.The firm policy of our school is to welcome diversity in both the student body and staff. We enroll students and hire staff without regard to race, color, religion, gender or national origin.
Our Mission:
To provide a prepared Montessori environment which is nurturing, consistent and safe, and to aspire to serve the total development of the child, including academic, emotional and social needs.