Excellent
#5 of 225 private schools in AZ
Top 2% of private schools
Dynamite Montessori
Elementary School · Cave Creek, AZ
A private elementary school in Cave Creek, AZ serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
28807 N 53RD ST, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
- 2.9:1 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 AZ.
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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 AZ
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Dynamite Montessori sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$123,710
Median home value
$674,400
Median rent
$2,535/mo
College educated
53.4%
Homeownership
92.4%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85331; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose School at TatumPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Horseshoe Trails Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 416 | Compare → |
| Lone Mountain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 445 | Compare → |
| Desert Sun AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 241 | 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.
Dynamite Montessori is listed in Cave Creek, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Dynamite Montessori
Dynamite Montessori is a private elementary school in Cave Creek, AZ, serving approximately 39 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 2.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #5 of 225 private schools in AZ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dynamite Montessori
What grades does Dynamite Montessori serve?
Dynamite Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Dynamite Montessori?
Dynamite Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dynamite Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Dynamite Montessori is 2.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Dynamite Montessori rank in AZ?
Dynamite Montessori ranks #5 of 225 private schools in AZ.
What is Dynamite Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
Dynamite Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Dynamite Montessori a private school?
Yes, Dynamite Montessori is a private all-boys 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 Dynamite Montessori a religious school?
No, Dynamite Montessori is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 39
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 210 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (480) 563-5710
- Area population (ZIP 85331)
- 31,866
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 51.5
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 85331; 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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