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Riverside Montessori Academy

Elementary School · Riverside, CA

A private elementary school in Riverside, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.

Private

6200 PACHAPPA DR, Riverside, CA 92506

  • 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

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)
C2.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C2.8 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.9 / 10
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Diversity Index53%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C3.1 / 10
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Enrollment45
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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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The neighborhood

Where Riverside Montessori Academy 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 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 37Some Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,451/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Riverside), 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

$120,877

Median home value

$634,900

Median rent

$1,814/mo

College educated

42.3%

Homeownership

78%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Hispanic66.7%
Two or More11.1%
White8.9%
Black8.9%
Asian4.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pachappa ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.1K–60.3 mi682Compare →
Magnolia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.0K–60.7 mi545Compare →
California School for the Deaf-riversideEnrollment path unverified5.0K–120.8 mi323Compare →
Victoria ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.8K–60.8 mi475Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Riverside Montessori Academy is listed in Riverside, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Riverside Montessori Academy

Riverside Montessori Academy is a private elementary school in Riverside, CA, serving approximately 45 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,766 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Riverside Montessori Academy

What grades does Riverside Montessori Academy serve?

Riverside Montessori Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Riverside Montessori Academy?

Riverside Montessori Academy has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Montessori Academy is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Riverside Montessori Academy rank in CA?

Riverside Montessori Academy ranks #1,766 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Riverside Montessori Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Riverside Montessori Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Riverside Montessori Academy a private school?

Yes, Riverside Montessori Academy 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 Riverside Montessori Academy a religious school?

No, Riverside Montessori Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
45
Gender Split
56% M / 44% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
2
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Riverside County
Area population (ZIP 92506)
44,311
Area average commute
28.8 min
Area median age
39.3
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 92506; 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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