Very Good
#256 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 14% of private schools
Montessori School of Palm Springs
Elementary School · Palm Springs, CA
A private elementary school in Palm Springs, CA serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
3692 E CHIA RD, Palm Springs, CA 92262
- 4.2:1 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.
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Where Montessori School of Palm Springs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,837/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palm Springs), 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
$70,514
Median home value
$600,600
Median rent
$1,420/mo
College educated
41.7%
Homeownership
63%
Poverty rate
15.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92262; 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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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agua Caliente ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 617 | Compare → |
| Rio Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 674 | Compare → |
| Katherine Finchy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| St Theresa Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 161 | 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.
Montessori School of Palm Springs is listed in Palm Springs, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Montessori School of Palm Springs
Montessori School of Palm Springs is a private elementary school in Palm Springs, CA, serving approximately 55 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 4.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #256 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montessori School of Palm Springs
What grades does Montessori School of Palm Springs serve?
Montessori School of Palm Springs serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Montessori School of Palm Springs?
Montessori School of Palm Springs has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori School of Palm Springs?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori School of Palm Springs is 4.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Montessori School of Palm Springs rank in CA?
Montessori School of Palm Springs ranks #256 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Montessori School of Palm Springs's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori School of Palm Springs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Montessori School of Palm Springs a private school?
Yes, Montessori School of Palm Springs 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 School of Palm Springs a religious school?
No, Montessori School of Palm Springs is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 55
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 195 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Phone
- (760) 323-2502
- Area population (ZIP 92262)
- 26,064
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 54.9
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 92262; 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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