Excellent
#10 of 225 private schools in AZ
Top 4% of private schools
Palm Valley Montessori L L C
Elementary School · Goodyear, AZ
A private elementary school in Goodyear, AZ serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
629 N SARIVAL AVE, Goodyear, AZ 85338
- 3.5:1 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 Palm Valley Montessori L L C sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,654/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Goodyear), 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
$99,345
Median home value
$396,100
Median rent
$1,822/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
76.1%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85338; 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)
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4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incito SchoolsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 184 | Compare → |
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| Desert ThunderEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 946 | Compare → |
| Wildflower Accelerated AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 708 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Palm Valley Montessori L L C is listed in Goodyear, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Palm Valley Montessori L L C
Palm Valley Montessori L L C is a private elementary school in Goodyear, AZ, serving approximately 30 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 3.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #10 of 225 private schools in AZ.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 85338)
- 64,448
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 85338; 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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