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Smart Start Montessori
Elementary School
6000 ENSIGN AVE, North Hollywood, CA 91606
Enrollment
2
Student-Teacher
0.7:1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
2
Student-Teacher
0.7:1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Smart Start Montessori
Elementary School in North Hollywood · grades Pre-K – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Smart Start Montessori
Smart Start Montessori is a private elementary school in North Hollywood, CA. Smart Start Montessori serves approximately 2 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 0.7:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 2 students, Smart Start Montessori is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 0.7:1 students to teachers, Smart Start Montessori sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Smart Start Montessori is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Smart Start Montessori compares to 19 public schools serving similar grades in North Hollywood, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Smart Start Montessori (this school) | — |
| Oxnard Street Elementary | 6.7 |
| Maurice Sendak Elementary | 5.4 |
| New Horizons Charter Academy | 3.6 |
| Fair Avenue Elementary | 5.2 |
| Lankershim Elementary | 5.0 |
| Victory Boulevard Elementary | 7.6 |
| Toluca Lake Elementary | 8.2 |
| Burbank Boulevard Elementary | 7.7 |
| Bellingham Elementary | 8.2 |
| Camellia Avenue Elementary | 6.6 |
| Berenece Carlson Home Hospital | 5.9 |
| Rio Vista Elementary | 6.9 |
| John B. Monlux Elementary | 8.0 |
| Julie Korenstein Elementary | 5.9 |
| Arminta Street Elementary | 5.3 |
| Coldwater Canyon Elementary | 5.1 |
| Strathern Street Elementary | 6.7 |
| Charles Leroy Lowman Special Ed and Career Transition Center | 3.6 |
| Saticoy Elementary | 5.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 2 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 0.7:1
- Address
- 6000 ENSIGN AVE, North Hollywood, CA 91606
- Phone
- (818) 769-0244
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 3 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
6000 ENSIGN AVE, North Hollywood, CA 91606
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Smart Start Montessori may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY (rated 7.4/10, 1.3 miles away). Another option is Oxnard Street Elementary (rated 6.7/10, 0.1 miles away). Additionally, ST PAUL'S FIRST LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 5.6/10, 1.1 miles away). For more schools in North Hollywood, see our North Hollywood schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Oxnard Street Elementary North Hollywood | 0.1 mi | 6.7 |
| East Valley Senior High North Hollywood | 0.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Science Academy STEM Magnet North Hollywood | 0.6 mi | 7.5 |
| ST PATRICK SCHOOL North Hollywood | 0.5 mi | 4.8 |
| Maurice Sendak Elementary North Hollywood | 0.5 mi | 5.4 |
| Fair Avenue Elementary North Hollywood | 0.7 mi | 5.2 |
| New Horizons Charter Academy North Hollywood | 0.7 mi | 3.6 |
| Lankershim Elementary North Hollywood | 1.0 mi | 5.0 |
| ST PAUL'S FIRST LUTHERAN SCHOOL North Hollywood | 1.1 mi | 5.6 |
| North Hollywood Christian Academy North Hollywood | 1.1 mi | — |
| Willowcrest School North Hollywood | 1.2 mi | — |
| JOYCES TOLUCA LAKE PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN North Hollywood | 1.2 mi | — |
| Luther Burbank Middle Burbank | 1.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Galaxy Kids Academy North Hollywood | 1.2 mi | — |
| Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA) Burbank | 1.1 mi | 5.4 |
| Oakwood Secondary North Hollywood | 1.3 mi | — |
| OAKWOOD SCHOOL North Hollywood | 1.3 mi | 6.3 |
| OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY North Hollywood | 1.3 mi | 7.4 |
| Amelia Earhart Continuation North Hollywood | 1.3 mi | 5.4 |
| Laurel Hall North Hollywood | 1.3 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 91606 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$66,884
Median Home Value
$801,300
Median Rent
$1,744/mo
Population
43,202
College Educated
27%
Homeownership
33.4%
Avg Commute
30.9 min
Poverty Rate
18.2%
Median Age
37.8
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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 2 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smart Start Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Smart Start Montessori is 0.7:1. 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.
Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 2
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 0.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 10 hours
- Days Per Year
- 250 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (818) 769-0244
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