Very Good
#15 of 59 private schools in DE
Top 24% of private schools
The Hockessin Montessori School
Elementary School · Hockessin, DE
A private elementary school in Hockessin, DE serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1000 OLD LANCASTER PIKE, Hockessin, DE 19707
- 1.9:1 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 DE.
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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 DE
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The Hockessin Montessori School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$172,161
Median home value
$534,300
Median rent
$2,230/mo
College educated
65%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19707; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William F. Cooke Jr. ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 615 | Compare → |
| North Star Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 617 | Compare → |
| Cacc Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.2 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Limestone Hills Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.2 mi | 6 | 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.
The Hockessin Montessori School is listed in Hockessin, DE; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Hockessin Montessori School
The Hockessin Montessori School is a private elementary school in Hockessin, DE, serving approximately 42 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 1.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 59 private schools in DE.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Hockessin Montessori School
What grades does The Hockessin Montessori School serve?
The Hockessin Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend The Hockessin Montessori School?
The Hockessin Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Hockessin Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Hockessin Montessori School is 1.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Hockessin Montessori School rank in DE?
The Hockessin Montessori School ranks #15 of 59 private schools in DE.
What is The Hockessin Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Hockessin Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Hockessin Montessori School a private school?
Yes, The Hockessin 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 Hockessin Montessori School a religious school?
No, The Hockessin Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 42
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Castle County
- Phone
- (302) 234-1240
- Area population (ZIP 19707)
- 17,366
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 19707; 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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