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#969 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Montessori Learning Center
Elementary School · Fort Walton Beach, FL
A private elementary school in Fort Walton Beach, FL serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
28 MIRACLE STRIP PKWY SW # 2, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
- 10.2:1 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 Learning Center 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,857
Median home value
$291,000
Median rent
$1,281/mo
College educated
30.9%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32548; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| First United Methodist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Okaloosa Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Northwest Florida Ballet AcademieEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 3–10 | 0.8 mi | 137 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Montessori Learning Center is listed in Fort Walton Beach, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Montessori Learning Center
Montessori Learning Center is a private elementary school in Fort Walton Beach, FL, serving approximately 41 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #969 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montessori Learning Center
What grades does Montessori Learning Center serve?
Montessori Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Montessori Learning Center?
Montessori Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori Learning Center is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Montessori Learning Center rank in FL?
Montessori Learning Center ranks #969 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Montessori Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Montessori Learning Center a private school?
Yes, Montessori Learning Center 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 Learning Center a religious school?
No, Montessori Learning Center is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 41
- Gender Split
- 34% M / 66% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Okaloosa County
- Phone
- (850) 244-1775
- Area population (ZIP 32548)
- 23,209
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 32548; 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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