Below Average
#191 of 202 private schools in CT
Montessori Discovery School
Elementary School · Norwich, CT
A private elementary school in Norwich, CT serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
218 DUDLEY ST, Norwich, CT 06360
- 9.8:1 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 CT.
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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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Where Montessori Discovery 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 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 13Minimal Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,469/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norwich), 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
$65,848
Median home value
$233,500
Median rent
$1,207/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
55.4%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06360; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John B. Stanton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| St Patrick Cathedral SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Samuel Huntington SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Thomas W. Mahan SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 255 | 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.
Montessori Discovery School is listed in Norwich, CT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Montessori Discovery School
Montessori Discovery School is a private elementary school in Norwich, CT, serving approximately 39 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #191 of 202 private schools in CT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montessori Discovery School
What grades does Montessori Discovery School serve?
Montessori Discovery School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Montessori Discovery School?
Montessori Discovery School has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Discovery School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori Discovery School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Montessori Discovery School rank in CT?
Montessori Discovery School ranks #191 of 202 private schools in CT.
What is Montessori Discovery School's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori Discovery School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Montessori Discovery School a private school?
Yes, Montessori Discovery 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 Montessori Discovery School a religious school?
No, Montessori Discovery School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 39
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 169 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- New London County
- Phone
- (860) 889-0340
- Area population (ZIP 06360)
- 37,527
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 06360; 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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