Very Good
#37 of 207 private schools in AL
Top 17% of private schools
Creative Montessori School
Elementary School
2800 MONTESSORI WAY, Birmingham, AL 35209
Enrollment
126
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
126
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Alabama private schools
#37 of 207
In Birmingham
#13 of 31
public schools
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Creative Montessori School
Elementary School in Birmingham · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Creative Montessori School
Creative Montessori School is a private elementary school in Birmingham, AL. Creative Montessori School serves approximately 126 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Creative Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 207 private schools in AL.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- AL avg 7.4
What Parents Should Know
At 126 students, Creative Montessori School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Creative Montessori School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Creative Montessori School compares to 53 public schools serving similar grades in Birmingham, AL
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Creative Montessori School (this school) | 7.4 |
| Jefferson County Virtual School | 4.9 |
| Glen Iris Elementary School | 4.8 |
| EPIC Alternative Elementary School | 7.9 |
| Magic City Acceptance Academy | 4.6 |
| Washington K8 | 7.0 |
| Avondale Elementary School | 6.7 |
| Phillips Academy | 8.3 |
| Hemphill Elementary School | 5.6 |
| Tuggle Elementary School | 7.8 |
| Wilkerson Middle School | 2.2 |
| Hayes K8 | 7.2 |
| Princeton School | 6.7 |
| West End Academy | 6.8 |
| Norwood Elementary School | 5.4 |
| Richard Arrington Elementary | 8.4 |
| i3 Academy Phase 1 | 7.5 |
| Bush Hills STEAM Academy | 4.8 |
| Jones Valley Middle School | 3.5 |
| Central Park Elementary School | 6.2 |
| Minor Elementary School | 5.7 |
Showing 20 of 53 schools. View all schools in Birmingham
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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 AL.
Data Unavailable
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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 AL
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
2800 MONTESSORI WAY, Birmingham, AL 35209
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Creative Montessori School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Mountain Brook Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Mountain Brk), which scores notably higher. Another option is Vestavia Hills Elementary East (rated 9.4/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Vestavia), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Edgewood Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Homewood), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Birmingham, see our Birmingham schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 35209 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$72,383
Median Home Value
$465,600
Median Rent
$1,246/mo
Population
33,476
College Educated
54.4%
Homeownership
50%
Avg Commute
17.6 min
Poverty Rate
17%
Median Age
33.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ST ANN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Decatur, AL | 7.5 |
| THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF HUNTSVILLE Huntsville, AL | 7.5 |
| Bryant School Bryant, AL | 7.3 |
| WIREGRASS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Enterprise, AL | 7.6 |
| ABC Elementary Alberta, AL | 7.2 |
| GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Huntsville, AL | 7.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Creative Montessori School
What grades does Creative Montessori School serve?
Creative Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Creative Montessori School?
Creative Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 126 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creative Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Creative Montessori School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Creative Montessori School rank in AL?
Creative Montessori School ranks #37 of 207 private schools in AL.
What is Creative Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Creative 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 Creative Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Creative 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 Creative Montessori School a religious school?
No, Creative Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 126
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (205) 879-3278
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