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Maria Montessori School
Elementary School
4544 Pocahontas Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117
About Maria Montessori School
Maria Montessori School is an private elementary school in San Diego, CA 92117. The school serves approximately 101 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 4:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3/10, placing it in the 99th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (9.6/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $105,286, where 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 248 public schools in San Diego, Maria Montessori School rates higher overall (6.3 vs 5.6 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Maria Montessori School compares to 248 public schools serving similar grades in San Diego, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Maria Montessori School (this school) | 6.3 |
| Cadman Elementary | 6.3 |
| Field Elementary | 7.9 |
| Whitman Elementary | 7.6 |
| Alcott Elementary | 3.7 |
| John Muir Language Academy | 6.8 |
| Marston Middle | 6.8 |
| Mt. Everest Academy | 7.8 |
| Hawthorne Elementary | 4.1 |
| Holmes Elementary | 7.6 |
| Whittier K-12 | 6.0 |
| Toler Elementary | 6.2 |
| High Tech Middle Mesa | 7.1 |
| High Tech Elementary Mesa | 3.8 |
| Spreckels Elementary | 6.7 |
| Sequoia Elementary | 9.0 |
| Creative Performing and Media Arts | 3.8 |
| Sessions Elementary | 5.5 |
| Barnard Elementary | 6.8 |
| Standley Middle | 5.9 |
| Riley/New Dawn | 6.6 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 2 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
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Location
4544 Pocahontas Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MARIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL San Diego | 0.0 mi | 6.3 |
| Cadman Elementary San Diego | 0.4 mi | 6.3 |
| Whitman Elementary San Diego | 0.8 mi | 7.6 |
| Field Elementary San Diego | 0.8 mi | 7.9 |
| Alcott Elementary San Diego | 0.9 mi | 3.7 |
| John Muir Language Academy San Diego | 0.9 mi | 6.8 |
| Clairemont High San Diego | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
| Japanese Academy of San Diego San Diego | 1.0 mi | 6.3 |
| JAPANESE ACADEMY OF SAN DIEGO San Diego | 1.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Marston Middle San Diego | 1.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Learning Choice Academy Santee | 1.2 mi | 7.6 |
| Mt. Everest Academy San Diego | 1.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Toler Elementary San Diego | 1.6 mi | 6.2 |
| Holmes Elementary San Diego | 1.5 mi | 7.6 |
| Hawthorne Elementary San Diego | 1.5 mi | 4.1 |
| Whittier K-12 San Diego | 1.6 mi | 6.0 |
| Spreckels Elementary San Diego | 1.7 mi | 6.7 |
| MISSION BAY MONTESSORI ACADEMY San Diego | 1.7 mi | 6.3 |
| Barnard Elementary San Diego | 1.8 mi | 6.8 |
| Standley Middle San Diego | 1.9 mi | 5.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92117 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$105,286
Median Home Value
$914,400
Median Rent
$2,115/mo
Population
52,645
College Educated
50.7%
Homeownership
57.2%
Avg Commute
20.8 min
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Median Age
39.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Maria Montessori School
What grades does Maria Montessori School serve?
Maria Montessori School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Maria Montessori School?
Maria Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maria Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maria Montessori School is 4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Maria Montessori School rank in CA?
Maria Montessori School is ranked #34 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Maria Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Maria Montessori School has a composite rating of 6.3 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Maria Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Maria Montessori School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 101
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- San Diego
- Phone
- (858) 270-9350
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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