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Smart Start Montessori
Elementary School · Buena Park, CA
A private elementary school in Buena Park, CA serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
6221 LINCOLN AVE, Buena Park, CA 90620
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test scores
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Where Smart Start Montessori sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,632/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buena Park), 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
$122,582
Median home value
$782,000
Median rent
$2,263/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90620; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Marino ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 472 | Compare → |
| Holder ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Buena Terra ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 634 | Compare → |
| Danbrook ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 488 | 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.
Smart Start Montessori is listed in Buena Park, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Smart Start Montessori
Smart Start Montessori is a private elementary school in Buena Park, CA, serving approximately 12 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smart Start Montessori
What grades does Smart Start Montessori serve?
Smart Start Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Smart Start Montessori?
Smart Start Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 12 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smart Start Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Smart Start Montessori is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Smart Start Montessori a private school?
Yes, Smart Start Montessori 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 Smart Start Montessori a religious school?
No, Smart Start Montessori is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 12
- Gender Split
- 58% M / 42% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 5.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 251 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (714) 821-7800
- Area population (ZIP 90620)
- 46,992
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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.
- 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 90620; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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