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#477 of 716 private schools in IL

Montessori Childrens House

Elementary School · Godfrey, IL

A private elementary school in Godfrey, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

5800 GODFREY RD, Godfrey, IL 62035

  • 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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 IL.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+6.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.1 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,144
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.3 / 10
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Diversity Index42%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+3.5 / 10
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Enrollment59
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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 IL

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where Montessori Childrens House sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average290/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$91,696

Median home value

$179,900

Median rent

$1,158/mo

College educated

33%

Homeownership

84.8%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White74.6%
Two or More11.9%
Black10.2%
Hispanic3.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
North Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.02–50.4 mi567Compare →
Lewis & Clark Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.1K–11.2 mi263Compare →
Evangelical SchoolPrivate · tuition4.6privatePK–81.8 mi253Compare →
St Ambrose Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–81.8 mi204Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Montessori Childrens House is listed in Godfrey, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Montessori Childrens House

Montessori Childrens House is a private elementary school in Godfrey, IL, serving approximately 59 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #477 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Montessori Childrens House

What grades does Montessori Childrens House serve?

Montessori Childrens House serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Montessori Childrens House?

Montessori Childrens House has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Childrens House?

The student-teacher ratio at Montessori Childrens House 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 Childrens House rank in IL?

Montessori Childrens House ranks #477 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Montessori Childrens House's MySchoolScout rating?

Montessori Childrens House has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Montessori Childrens House a private school?

Yes, Montessori Childrens House 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 Childrens House a religious school?

No, Montessori Childrens House is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
59
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Madison County
Area population (ZIP 62035)
15,915
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
49.8
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 62035; 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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