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#890 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Montessori by the Sea
Elementary School · St. Pete Beach, FL
A private elementary school in St. Pete Beach, FL serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
1603 GULF WAY, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
- 5.9:1 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 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 by the Sea sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,440/100K
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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
$97,364
Median home value
$616,800
Median rent
$1,646/mo
College educated
54.5%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33706; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Play Children's Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 3.9 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| St John Vianney Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | PK–8 | 3.9 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Sunflower Private SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | K–5 | 3.9 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Alegria Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | PK–8 | 4.0 mi | 51 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Montessori by the Sea is listed in St. Pete Beach, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Montessori by the Sea
Montessori by the Sea is a private elementary school in St. Pete Beach, FL, serving approximately 58 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #890 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montessori by the Sea
What grades does Montessori by the Sea serve?
Montessori by the Sea serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Montessori by the Sea?
Montessori by the Sea has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori by the Sea?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori by the Sea is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Montessori by the Sea rank in FL?
Montessori by the Sea ranks #890 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Montessori by the Sea's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori by the Sea has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Montessori by the Sea a private school?
Yes, Montessori by the Sea 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 by the Sea a religious school?
No, Montessori by the Sea is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 58
- Gender Split
- 74% M / 26% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 182 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pinellas County
- Phone
- (727) 360-7621
- Area population (ZIP 33706)
- 15,347
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 62.2
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 33706; 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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