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#209 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Top 14% of private schools

Bridges Montessori

Elementary School · Stuart, FL

A private elementary school in Stuart, FL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

51 SE CENTRAL PKWY, Stuart, FL 34994

  • 4.8:1 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 FL.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+6.8 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,246
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.8 / 10
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Diversity Index47%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.1 / 10
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Enrollment68
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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 FL

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Bridges Montessori 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,462/100K

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

$62,895

Median home value

$248,900

Median rent

$1,558/mo

College educated

36.3%

Homeownership

58.7%

Poverty rate

18.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34994; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White70.6%
Two or More16.2%
Hispanic8.8%
Black2.9%
Pacific Islander1.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Hope Charter Center for AutismCharter · enrollment unverified7.6PK–80.4 mi92Compare →
Ese HomeboundEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated4–120.8 mi7Compare →
J. D. Parker School of TechnologyEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–51.2 mi513Compare →
St Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–81.3 mi227Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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.

Bridges Montessori is listed in Stuart, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Bridges Montessori

Bridges Montessori is a private elementary school in Stuart, FL, serving approximately 68 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 4.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #209 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bridges Montessori

What grades does Bridges Montessori serve?

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

How many students attend Bridges Montessori?

Bridges Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridges Montessori?

The student-teacher ratio at Bridges Montessori is 4.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bridges Montessori rank in FL?

Bridges Montessori ranks #209 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Bridges Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?

Bridges Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bridges Montessori a private school?

Yes, Bridges Montessori 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 Bridges Montessori a religious school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
68
Gender Split
63% M / 37% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Martin County
Area population (ZIP 34994)
18,318
Area average commute
23.7 min
Area median age
50.8
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 34994; 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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