Excellent
#10 of 225 private schools in AZ
Top 4% of private schools
Palm Valley Montessori L L C
Elementary School
629 N SARIVAL AVE, Goodyear, AZ 85338
Enrollment
30
Student-Teacher
3.5:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
30
Student-Teacher
3.5:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Arizona private schools
#10 of 225
In Goodyear
#1 of 6
public schools
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Palm Valley Montessori L L C
Elementary School in Goodyear · grades Pre-K – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Palm Valley Montessori L L C
Palm Valley Montessori L L C is a private elementary school in Goodyear, AZ. Palm Valley Montessori L L C serves approximately 30 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 3.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Palm Valley Montessori L L C has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #10 of 225 private schools in AZ.
- This school 8.2 · Excellent
- AZ avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 30 students, Palm Valley Montessori L L C 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.
At 3.5:1 students to teachers, Palm Valley Montessori L L C sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Palm Valley Montessori L L C 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 Palm Valley Montessori L L C compares to 12 public schools serving similar grades in Goodyear, AZ
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Palm Valley Montessori L L C (this school) | 8.2 |
| Incito Schools | 5.0 |
| Desert Thunder | 7.3 |
| Wildflower Accelerated Academy | 8.2 |
| Copper Trails | 6.1 |
| Centerra Mirage STEM Academy | 7.0 |
| Somerset Academy Skyway Campus | 7.9 |
| Desert Star | 6.5 |
| Legacy Traditional School - Goodyear | 4.5 |
| Eliseo C. Felix School | 5.0 |
| Las Brisas Academy | 7.8 |
| Estrella Mountain Elementary School | 5.7 |
| Westar Elementary School | 7.2 |
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 AZ.
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 AZ
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
629 N SARIVAL AVE, Goodyear, AZ 85338
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Palm Valley Montessori L L C may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Wildflower Accelerated Academy (rated 8.2/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Somerset Academy Skyway Campus (rated 7.9/10, 1.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Mabel Padgett Elementary School (rated 7.8/10, 3.4 miles away, in nearby Litchfield Park), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Goodyear, see our Goodyear schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Incito Schools Goodyear | 0.1 mi | 5.0 |
| WEST VALLEY CHRISTAIN SCHOOL Goodyear | 0.1 mi | 6.0 |
| Wildflower Accelerated Academy Goodyear | 0.7 mi | 8.2 |
| Desert Thunder Goodyear | 0.7 mi | 7.3 |
| Copper Trails Goodyear | 1.0 mi | 6.1 |
| BASIS Goodyear Scottsdale | 1.1 mi | 7.5 |
| BASIS Goodyear Primary Scottsdale | 1.1 mi | 5.4 |
| Desert Edge High School Goodyear | 1.2 mi | 6.2 |
| West-MEC - Desert Edge High School Goodyear | 1.2 mi | — |
| Centerra Mirage STEM Academy Goodyear | 1.5 mi | 7.0 |
| Desert Star Goodyear | 1.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Somerset Academy Skyway Campus Goodyear | 1.7 mi | 7.9 |
| The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear Buckeye | 1.7 mi | 6.8 |
| Legacy Traditional School - Goodyear Goodyear | 2.1 mi | 4.5 |
| Great Hearts Academies - Archway Trivium Phoenix | 2.3 mi | 7.0 |
| Great Hearts Academies - Trivium Prep Phoenix | 2.3 mi | 8.4 |
| Mabel Padgett Elementary School Litchfield Park | 3.4 mi | 7.8 |
| MONTESSORI IN THE PARK Goodyear | 3.0 mi | 6.5 |
| West-MEC - Millennium High School Goodyear | 3.4 mi | — |
| Millennium High School Goodyear | 3.4 mi | 7.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 85338 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$99,345
Median Home Value
$396,100
Median Rent
$1,822/mo
Population
64,448
College Educated
32.2%
Homeownership
76.1%
Avg Commute
31.1 min
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Median Age
37.9
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| K.U.S.D.#27 - A B C Preschool Kayenta, AZ | 8.1 |
| Skull Valley Elementary School Skull Valley, AZ | 8.0 |
| Mcneal Elementary School Mcneal, AZ | 7.9 |
| DYNAMITE MONTESSORI Cave Creek, AZ | 8.5 |
| Pine Springs Day School Houck, AZ | 7.8 |
| Sentinel Elementary School Dateland, AZ | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Palm Valley Montessori L L C
What grades does Palm Valley Montessori L L C serve?
Palm Valley Montessori L L C serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Palm Valley Montessori L L C?
Palm Valley Montessori L L C has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Valley Montessori L L C?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Valley Montessori L L C is 3.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Palm Valley Montessori L L C rank in AZ?
Palm Valley Montessori L L C ranks #10 of 225 private schools in AZ.
What is Palm Valley Montessori L L C's MySchoolScout rating?
Palm Valley Montessori L L C has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Palm Valley Montessori L L C a private school?
Yes, Palm Valley Montessori L L C 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 Palm Valley Montessori L L C a religious school?
No, Palm Valley Montessori L L C is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 30
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 195 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (623) 986-9516
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