Very Good
#2 of 22 private schools in AK
Top 5% of private schools
Sprucetree Montessori School
Elementary School · Fairbanks, AK
A private elementary school in Fairbanks, AK serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
286 N CUSHMAN ST, Fairbanks, AK 99701
- 7.6:1 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 Sprucetree 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 74Very Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,186/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,551
Median home value
$235,300
Median rent
$1,233/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
46.1%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99701; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Monroe Jr, SR High Schools of FairbanksPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 328 | Compare → |
| Barnette Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Alternative Learning SystemsEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 193 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sprucetree Montessori School is listed in Fairbanks, AK; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sprucetree Montessori School
Sprucetree Montessori School is a private elementary school in Fairbanks, AK, serving approximately 53 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 22 private schools in AK.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sprucetree Montessori School
What grades does Sprucetree Montessori School serve?
Sprucetree Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Sprucetree Montessori School?
Sprucetree Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sprucetree Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sprucetree Montessori School is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sprucetree Montessori School rank in AK?
Sprucetree Montessori School ranks #2 of 22 private schools in AK.
What is Sprucetree Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sprucetree Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sprucetree Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Sprucetree 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 Sprucetree Montessori School a religious school?
No, Sprucetree Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 53
- Gender Split
- 58% M / 42% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 187 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Fairbanks North Star Borough
- Phone
- (907) 479-8733
- Area population (ZIP 99701)
- 17,564
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 99701; 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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