"The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind."
- Dr. Maria Montessori

Who We Are

Siena Academy is a Catholic Montessori School located in Great Falls, Virginia offering toddler, primary and elementary programs. We are the parish school of Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church.

Our Mission

Our mission is to cooperate with parents in their role as primary educators of their children by offering programs that authentically support the physical, intellectual and spiritual development of the child. These programs are founded upon the discoveries of Dr. Maria Montessori regarding the development of the human person from birth to adulthood

Parent Education & Enrichment

Siena Academy is committed to partnering with parents in order to support them as the primary educators of their children. We offer classes for parents and their children to attend together, as well as parent nights on topics relevant to Montessori education.

Our Partnership:

We are pleased to join with Porto Charities in providing all of God’s children with the education they deserve. It is a great honor to incorporate their wonderful mission into the programs at Siena Academy.

"To aid life, leaving it free, is the basic task of the educator." - Dr. Montessori