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Essential Montessori
Elementary School
1350 BLAIRS FERRY RD STE A, Hiawatha, IA 52233
Enrollment
6
Student-Teacher
3:1
Grades
Pre-K – TK
Enrollment
6
Student-Teacher
3:1
Grades
Pre-K – TK
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Essential Montessori
Elementary School in Hiawatha · grades Pre-K – TK. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Essential Montessori
Essential Montessori is a private elementary school in Hiawatha, IA. Essential Montessori serves approximately 6 students, and covers grades Pre-K-TK, and has a 3:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 6 students, Essential Montessori is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 3:1 students to teachers, Essential Montessori sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Essential Montessori is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
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BetaHow Essential Montessori compares to the 2 public schools in Hiawatha, IA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Hiawatha
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Essential Montessori (this school) | — |
| Hiawatha Elementary School | 6.3 |
| Nixon Elementary School | 4.4 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – TK
- Enrollment
- 6 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3:1
- Address
- 1350 BLAIRS FERRY RD STE A, Hiawatha, IA 52233
- Phone
- (319) 378-3100
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in IA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1350 BLAIRS FERRY RD STE A, Hiawatha, IA 52233
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Essential Montessori may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Viola Gibson Elementary School (rated 7.8/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Cedar Rapids). Another option is SUMMIT SCHOOLS (rated 7.5/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Cedar Rapids). Additionally, Westfield Elementary School (rated 6.7/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Robins). For more schools in Hiawatha, see our Hiawatha schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 52233 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$66,497
Median Home Value
$200,500
Median Rent
$846/mo
Population
7,008
College Educated
31.3%
Homeownership
67.5%
Avg Commute
14.9 min
Poverty Rate
15.4%
Median Age
33.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Essential Montessori
What grades does Essential Montessori serve?
Essential Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through TK.
How many students attend Essential Montessori?
Essential Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 6 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Essential Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Essential Montessori is 3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Essential Montessori a private school?
Yes, Essential Montessori 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 Essential Montessori a religious school?
No, Essential Montessori is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – TK
- Enrollment
- 6
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 143 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Linn County
- Phone
- (319) 378-3100
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