Very Good
#323 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 22% of private schools
Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay
Elementary School · Tampa, FL
A private elementary school in Tampa, FL serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1901 W WATERS AVE, Tampa, FL 33604
- 9.3:1 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 FL.
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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.
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Where Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Tampa map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,917/100K
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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
$55,988
Median home value
$264,900
Median rent
$1,326/mo
College educated
26.3%
Homeownership
55.5%
Poverty rate
20.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33604; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caminiti Exceptional CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Twin Lakes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 555 | Compare → |
| The Broach School of TampaPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Forest Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 689 | 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.
Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay is listed in Tampa, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay
Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay is a private elementary school in Tampa, FL, serving approximately 65 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #323 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay
What grades does Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay serve?
Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay?
Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay has an enrollment of approximately 65 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay rank in FL?
Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay ranks #323 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay a private school?
Yes, Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay 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 Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay a religious school?
No, Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 65
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 186 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Phone
- (813) 985-7829
- Area population (ZIP 33604)
- 39,411
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 33604; 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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