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#609 of 1,387 private schools in CA

Top 44% of private schools

Primanti Montessori Academy

Elementary School

10947 Valley Home Avenue, Whittier, CA 90603

Private
50
Students
7.7:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 6th
Grades Served
Top 44%
in CA

About Primanti Montessori Academy

Primanti Montessori Academy is an private elementary school in Whittier, CA 90603. The school serves approximately 50 students in grades Kindergarten – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 7.7:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1/10, placing it in the 56.2th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (7.4/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $117,324, where 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 35 public schools in Whittier, Primanti Montessori Academy rates higher overall (7.1 vs 6.0 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Primanti Montessori Academy compares to 35 public schools serving similar grades in Whittier, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
This School
vs
23.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
50
This School
vs
484
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.1
This School
vs
6.0
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Primanti Montessori Academy (this school) 7.1
Jordan Elementary 5.4
Leffingwell Elementary 7.4
Meadow Green Elementary 5.0
Murphy Ranch Elementary 5.6
Scott Avenue Elementary 6.2
Granada Middle 6.3
Orchard Dale Elementary 7.7
Hillview Middle 8.2
La Colima Elementary 5.7
East Whittier Middle 6.1
Ceres Elementary 4.6
Ocean View Elementary 5.7
Mulberry Elementary 6.4
Los Altos Elementary 5.4
Howard J. McKibben Elementary 5.0
Laurel Elementary 5.1
Loma Vista Elementary 6.5
Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy 5.2
Lake Marie Elementary 3.5
Carmela Elementary 5.5

Showing 20 of 35 schools. View all schools in Whittier

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What 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.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 7.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.7:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C 2.5 / 10
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Enrollment 50
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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

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

10947 Valley Home Avenue, Whittier, CA 90603

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Jordan Elementary Whittier 0.3 mi 5.4
El Portal Elementary La Habra 0.6 mi 5.5
Macy Elementary La Habra 0.8 mi 7.2
Olita Elementary La Habra 0.9 mi 4.5
Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate Whittier 0.9 mi 6.2
Meadow Green Elementary Whittier 1.1 mi 5.0
Murphy Ranch Elementary Whittier 1.1 mi 5.6
Leffingwell Elementary Whittier 1.0 mi 7.4
St. Bruno Parish School Whittier 1.1 mi 7.1
La Habra High La Habra 1.2 mi 4.7
Risingstar Christian Academy Whittier 1.3 mi 7.1
John Foster Dulles Elementary La Mirada 1.4 mi 5.7
Scott Avenue Elementary Whittier 1.5 mi 6.2
Heights Christian Schools, La Mirada La Mirada 1.6 mi 6.7
Walnut Elementary La Habra 1.5 mi 5.0
Granada Middle Whittier 1.6 mi 6.3
Reginald M. Benton Middle La Mirada 1.8 mi 5.2
Beatitudes of our Lord Elementary La Mirada 1.8 mi 6.7
Las Positas Elementary La Habra 1.8 mi 6.9
Orchard Dale Elementary Whittier 1.7 mi 7.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2018-2022)

Census data for ZIP 90603 (ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$117,324

Median Home Value

$738,800

Median Rent

$2,228/mo

Population

20,883

College Educated

33.8%

Homeownership

78.8%

Avg Commute

32.1 min

Poverty Rate

4%

Median Age

40.9

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Washington Unified Virtual Academy West Sacramento, CA 7.1
Fairfield Elementary Davis, CA 7.0
Orcutt School for Independent Study Orcutt, CA 7.0
Murrieta Springs Adventist Christian School Murrieta, CA 7.2
Our Lady of Malibu Malibu, CA 7.2
Berry Creek Elementary Bangor, CA 6.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Primanti Montessori Academy

What grades does Primanti Montessori Academy serve?

Primanti Montessori Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Primanti Montessori Academy?

Primanti Montessori Academy has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Primanti Montessori Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Primanti Montessori Academy is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Primanti Montessori Academy rank in CA?

Primanti Montessori Academy is ranked #609 out of 1,387 private schools in CA.

What is Primanti Montessori Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Primanti Montessori Academy has a composite rating of 7.1 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Primanti Montessori Academy a private school?

Yes, Primanti Montessori Academy 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.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
50
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Los Angeles
Data Year
2025–2026

How We Rate Schools

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2018-2022) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details