Very Good
#290 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 16% of private schools
Kinderhouse Montessori School
Elementary School · San Diego, CA
A private elementary school in San Diego, CA serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
6540 FLANDERS DR, San Diego, CA 92121
- 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 CA.
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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 CA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Kinderhouse 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. Open the San Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,092/100K
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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
$135,795
Median home value
$1,091,600
Median rent
$2,537/mo
College educated
74.9%
Homeownership
48.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92121; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Salk ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 702 | Compare → |
| Hickman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 483 | Compare → |
| Good Shepherd Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 223 | Compare → |
| Sage CanyonEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–6 | 2.0 mi | 478 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kinderhouse Montessori School is listed in San Diego, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Kinderhouse Montessori School
Kinderhouse Montessori School is a private elementary school in San Diego, CA, serving approximately 46 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 3.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #290 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kinderhouse Montessori School
What grades does Kinderhouse Montessori School serve?
Kinderhouse Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Kinderhouse Montessori School?
Kinderhouse Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 46 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kinderhouse Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kinderhouse Montessori School 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 Kinderhouse Montessori School rank in CA?
Kinderhouse Montessori School ranks #290 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Kinderhouse Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kinderhouse 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 Kinderhouse Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Kinderhouse 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 Kinderhouse Montessori School a religious school?
No, Kinderhouse Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 46
- Gender Split
- 87% M / 13% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 220 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Phone
- (858) 550-0097
- Area population (ZIP 92121)
- 4,157
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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 92121; 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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