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#71 of 202 private schools in CT
Top 35% of private schools
The Children's Tree Montessori School
Elementary School · Old Saybrook, CT
A private elementary school in Old Saybrook, CT serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
96 ESSEX RD, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
- 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.
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Where The Children's Tree 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,697/100K
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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
$119,500
Median home value
$479,100
Median rent
$1,823/mo
College educated
56.6%
Homeownership
85.4%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06475; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK | 1.6 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| St John SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Kathleen E. Goodwin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–4 | 2.5 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| Essex Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–6 | 3.8 mi | 299 | 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.
The Children's Tree Montessori School is listed in Old Saybrook, CT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Children's Tree Montessori School
The Children's Tree Montessori School is a private elementary school in Old Saybrook, CT, serving approximately 36 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #71 of 202 private schools in CT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Children's Tree Montessori School
What grades does The Children's Tree Montessori School serve?
The Children's Tree Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend The Children's Tree Montessori School?
The Children's Tree Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Children's Tree Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Children's Tree Montessori School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Children's Tree Montessori School rank in CT?
The Children's Tree Montessori School ranks #71 of 202 private schools in CT.
What is The Children's Tree Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Children's Tree Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Children's Tree Montessori School a private school?
Yes, The Children's Tree 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 The Children's Tree Montessori School a religious school?
No, The Children's Tree Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (860) 388-3536
- Area population (ZIP 06475)
- 10,515
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 55.8
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 06475; 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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