Excellent
#1 of 433 private schools in GA
Top 1% of private schools
Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs
Elementary School · Cumming, GA
A private elementary school in Cumming, GA serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
2830 OLD ATLANTA RD, Cumming, GA 30041
- 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 GA.
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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 GA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
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Where Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average410/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$141,825
Median home value
$522,900
Median rent
$1,862/mo
College educated
59.7%
Homeownership
86.6%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30041; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| Friendship Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Friendship Christian School Upper SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 240 | Compare → |
| Big Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 661 | 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 Academy at Sharon Springs is listed in Cumming, GA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs
Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs is a private elementary school in Cumming, GA, serving approximately 129 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 433 private schools in GA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs
What grades does Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs serve?
Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs?
Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs has an enrollment of approximately 129 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs is 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 Academy at Sharon Springs rank in GA?
Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs ranks #1 of 433 private schools in GA.
What is Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 at Sharon Springs a private school?
Yes, Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs 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 at Sharon Springs a religious school?
No, Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 129
- Gender Split
- 81% M / 19% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 183 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Forsyth County
- Phone
- (770) 205-6277
- Area population (ZIP 30041)
- 75,160
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 30041; 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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