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#38 of 202 private schools in CT

Top 18% of private schools

Washington Montessori School

Elementary School · New Preston, CT

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

Private

240 LITCHFIELD TPKE, New Preston, CT 06777

  • 4.4:1 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 Ratio4.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.7 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,155
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+4.4 / 10
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Diversity Index34%
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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Enrollment240
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Washington 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$93,203

Median home value

$450,400

College educated

57.9%

Homeownership

85.2%

Poverty rate

16.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06777; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White80.0%
Hispanic6.7%
Black4.6%
Asian3.8%
Two or More3.8%
Native American1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rumsey Hall SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7privateK–91.8 mi322Compare →
Warren Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–53.5 mi54Compare →
Washington Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.8PK–54.7 mi139Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Washington Montessori School is listed in New Preston, CT; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Washington Montessori School

Washington Montessori School is a private elementary school in New Preston, CT, serving approximately 240 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #38 of 202 private schools in CT.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Washington Montessori School

What grades does Washington Montessori School serve?

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

How many students attend Washington Montessori School?

Washington Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Montessori School?

The student-teacher ratio at Washington Montessori School is 4.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Washington Montessori School rank in CT?

Washington Montessori School ranks #38 of 202 private schools in CT.

What is Washington Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?

Washington Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Washington Montessori School a private school?

Yes, Washington 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 Washington Montessori School a religious school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
240
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
165 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Litchfield County
Area population (ZIP 06777)
1,802
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
49.5
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 06777; 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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