Below Average
#22 of 22 private schools in AK
Anchorage Montessori School
Elementary School · Anchorage, AK
A private elementary school in Anchorage, AK serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
5001 NORTHWOOD DR, Anchorage, AK 99517
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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 AK.
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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 AK
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Anchorage 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,811/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anchorage), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,307
Median home value
$365,300
Median rent
$1,364/mo
College educated
40.5%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99517; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood AbcEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–6 | 0.1 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Willow Crest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Lake Hood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Aquarian Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 390 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Anchorage Montessori School is listed in Anchorage, AK; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Anchorage Montessori School
Anchorage Montessori School is a private elementary school in Anchorage, AK, serving approximately 51 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #22 of 22 private schools in AK.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Anchorage Montessori School
What grades does Anchorage Montessori School serve?
Anchorage Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Anchorage Montessori School?
Anchorage Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anchorage Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anchorage Montessori School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Anchorage Montessori School rank in AK?
Anchorage Montessori School ranks #22 of 22 private schools in AK.
What is Anchorage Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Anchorage Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Anchorage Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Anchorage 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 Anchorage Montessori School a religious school?
No, Anchorage Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 51
- Gender Split
- 80% M / 20% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 5.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 245 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Anchorage Municipality
- Phone
- (907) 276-2240
- Area population (ZIP 99517)
- 16,567
- Area average commute
- 16.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 99517; 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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