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#15 of 202 private schools in CT

Top 7% of private schools

Hudson Country Montessori School

Elementary School · Danbury, CT

A private elementary school in Danbury, CT serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

44A SHELTER ROCK RD, Danbury, CT 68107

  • 3.3:1 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 CT.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio3.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C3.2 / 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)
A+9.9 / 10
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Diversity Index74%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment116
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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 CT

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Hudson Country Montessori School 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,522/100K

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

$59,988

Median home value

$142,900

Median rent

$1,015/mo

College educated

8.9%

Homeownership

63.3%

Poverty rate

17.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White41.4%
Two or More19.8%
Asian15.5%
Hispanic12.9%
Black10.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dps Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–K0.7 mi56Compare →
Shelter Rock SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.3K–50.7 mi550Compare →
South Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9K–50.7 mi377Compare →
St Peter SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–81.0 mi177Compare →

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.

Hudson Country Montessori School is listed in Danbury, CT; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Hudson Country Montessori School

Hudson Country Montessori School is a private elementary school in Danbury, CT, serving approximately 116 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 3.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 202 private schools in CT.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hudson Country Montessori School

What grades does Hudson Country Montessori School serve?

Hudson Country Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Hudson Country Montessori School?

Hudson Country Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hudson Country Montessori School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hudson Country Montessori School is 3.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Hudson Country Montessori School rank in CT?

Hudson Country Montessori School ranks #15 of 202 private schools in CT.

What is Hudson Country Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hudson Country Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Hudson Country Montessori School a private school?

Yes, Hudson Country Montessori School 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 Hudson Country Montessori School a religious school?

No, Hudson Country Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
116
Gender Split
40% M / 60% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Fairfield County
Area population (ZIP 68107)
30,993
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
29.3
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 68107; 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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