Very Good
#54 of 188 private schools in CO
Top 28% of private schools
Montessori School of Denver
Elementary School · Denver, CO
A private elementary school in Denver, CO serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1460 S HOLLY ST, Denver, CO 80222
- 6.2:1 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 CO.
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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 CO
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Montessori School of Denver sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 85Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,773/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,354
Median home value
$596,300
Median rent
$1,715/mo
College educated
57.2%
Homeownership
45.2%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80222; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary LearningEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 379 | Compare → |
| Ellis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| Mcmeen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 630 | Compare → |
| Place Bridge AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 816 | 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.
Montessori School of Denver is listed in Denver, CO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Montessori School of Denver
Montessori School of Denver is a private elementary school in Denver, CO, serving approximately 180 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #54 of 188 private schools in CO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montessori School of Denver
What grades does Montessori School of Denver serve?
Montessori School of Denver serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Montessori School of Denver?
Montessori School of Denver has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori School of Denver?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori School of Denver is 6.2:1. 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 Denver rank in CO?
Montessori School of Denver ranks #54 of 188 private schools in CO.
What is Montessori School of Denver's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori School of Denver has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Denver a private school?
Yes, Montessori School of Denver 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 Denver a religious school?
No, Montessori School of Denver is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 180
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 167 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Phone
- (303) 756-9441
- Area population (ZIP 80222)
- 23,298
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 80222; 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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