Below Average
#1588 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Montessori Childrens School
Elementary School · San Luis Obispo, CA
A private elementary school in San Luis Obispo, CA serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
4200 S HIGUERA ST, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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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
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Where Montessori Childrens School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 88Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,097/100K
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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
$95,386
Median home value
$943,500
Median rent
$1,859/mo
College educated
56.8%
Homeownership
47.4%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93401; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C L Smith ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 484 | Compare → |
| Hawthorne ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–6 | 2.2 mi | 415 | Compare → |
| Sinsheimer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–6 | 2.6 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Old Mission SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 2.8 mi | 273 | 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.
Montessori Childrens School is listed in San Luis Obispo, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Montessori Childrens School
Montessori Childrens School is a private elementary school in San Luis Obispo, CA, serving approximately 54 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,588 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montessori Childrens School
What grades does Montessori Childrens School serve?
Montessori Childrens School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Montessori Childrens School?
Montessori Childrens School has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Childrens School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori Childrens School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Montessori Childrens School rank in CA?
Montessori Childrens School ranks #1,588 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Montessori Childrens School's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori Childrens School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Montessori Childrens School a private school?
Yes, Montessori Childrens 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 Montessori Childrens School a religious school?
No, Montessori Childrens School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 54
- Gender Split
- 74% M / 26% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Phone
- (805) 544-6691
- Area population (ZIP 93401)
- 29,995
- Area average commute
- 17 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 93401; 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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