Excellent
#8 of 86 private schools in HI
Top 8% of private schools
Montessori Community School
Elementary School · Honolulu, HI
A private elementary school in Honolulu, HI serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
1239 NEHOA ST, Honolulu, HI 96822
- 7.3:1 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 HI.
Data not available
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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 HI
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Montessori Community School 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,993/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Honolulu), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,594
Median home value
$985,100
Median rent
$1,736/mo
College educated
57.5%
Homeownership
53.5%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96822; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanahauoli SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| President Abraham Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| Hawaiian Mission Academy Ka Lama IkiPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Maryknoll SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 904 | 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 Community School is listed in Honolulu, HI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Montessori Community School
Montessori Community School is a private elementary school in Honolulu, HI, serving approximately 117 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #8 of 86 private schools in HI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montessori Community School
What grades does Montessori Community School serve?
Montessori Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Montessori Community School?
Montessori Community School has an enrollment of approximately 117 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori Community School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Montessori Community School rank in HI?
Montessori Community School ranks #8 of 86 private schools in HI.
What is Montessori Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Montessori Community School a private school?
Yes, Montessori Community School 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 Community School a religious school?
No, Montessori Community School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 117
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 10 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Honolulu County
- Phone
- (808) 522-0244
- Area population (ZIP 96822)
- 44,551
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 96822; 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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