Countryside Montessori Academy

Countryside Montessori Academy serves 355 students in grades 1-8 as a charter elementary school in Land O Lakes, Florida. With 30 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an excellent student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning an impressive 8.7 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #250 out of 3,816 schools statewide, placing it in the 94th percentile of Florida schools.

Students achieve solid proficiency rates with 78% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and Reading, while 71% demonstrate proficiency in Mathematics across all grade levels. Located in Pasco County, Countryside Montessori Academy draws families from a well-established suburban community where the median household income reaches $98,750 and median home values average $327,400. The surrounding ZIP code 34639 is home to nearly 30,000 residents, with 37% holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a low poverty rate of just 7%.

The school operates within Land O Lakes' large suburban setting, providing students with access to a stable, family-oriented community that values educational achievement and supports student success through strong socioeconomic foundations.

Countryside Montessori Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.