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#619 of 1,462 private schools in FL
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Montessori House of Ocala
Elementary School · Ocala, FL
A private elementary school in Ocala, FL serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
9880 SW 84TH CT STE D, Ocala, FL 34481
- 6.4:1 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
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Where Montessori House of Ocala 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,553/100K
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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
$54,639
Median home value
$213,000
Median rent
$1,154/mo
College educated
28.8%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34481; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 970 | Compare → |
| Ina A.colen AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | K–8 | 4.4 mi | 435 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Montessori House of Ocala is listed in Ocala, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Montessori House of Ocala
Montessori House of Ocala is a private elementary school in Ocala, FL, serving approximately 51 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #619 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montessori House of Ocala
What grades does Montessori House of Ocala serve?
Montessori House of Ocala serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Montessori House of Ocala?
Montessori House of Ocala has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori House of Ocala?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori House of Ocala is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Montessori House of Ocala rank in FL?
Montessori House of Ocala ranks #619 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Montessori House of Ocala's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori House of Ocala has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Montessori House of Ocala a private school?
Yes, Montessori House of Ocala 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 House of Ocala a religious school?
No, Montessori House of Ocala is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 51
- Gender Split
- 39% M / 61% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Marion County
- Phone
- (352) 237-3281
- Area population (ZIP 34481)
- 25,668
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 68.5
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 34481; 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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