Excellent
#82 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 5% in state
Steamboat Montessori
Elementary School · State Charter School Institute · Steamboat Springs, CO
A State Charter School Institute charter elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
PO BOX 883141, Steamboat Springs, CO 80488
- Math 53% vs CO 39% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs CO 44% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Steamboat Montessori score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 26 points across the 10-year record (2016–2025) and has held near 56% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Steamboat Montessori 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,595/100K
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Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleeping Giant SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 372 | Compare → |
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| Strawberry Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 373 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
State Charter School Institute
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #2 of 39
- District spending per student
- $12,197NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Steamboat Montessori is listed in State Charter School Institute; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Steamboat Montessori
Steamboat Montessori is a public elementary school in Steamboat Springs, CO, part of State Charter School Institute, serving approximately 153 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #82 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Steamboat Montessori
What grades does Steamboat Montessori serve?
Steamboat Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Steamboat Montessori?
Steamboat Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steamboat Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Steamboat Montessori is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Steamboat Montessori rank in CO?
Steamboat Montessori ranks #82 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Steamboat Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
Steamboat Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Steamboat Montessori?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Steamboat Montessori has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Steamboat Montessori a charter school?
Yes, Steamboat Montessori is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Steamboat Montessori a Title I school?
No, Steamboat Montessori is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 153
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Routt County
- Phone
- (970) 879-6653
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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