Excellent
#2 of 478 private schools in IN
Top 1% of private schools
Bloomington Montessori School
Elementary School · Bloomington, IN
A private elementary school in Bloomington, IN serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
1835 S HIGHLAND AVE, Bloomington, IN 47401
- 7.1:1 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 IN.
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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 IN
Test scores
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Where Bloomington Montessori 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 18Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,024/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,643
Median home value
$333,100
Median rent
$1,181/mo
College educated
61.8%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
20.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47401; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.6 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Childs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 493 | Compare → |
| Templeton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Binford Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 491 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bloomington Montessori School is listed in Bloomington, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Bloomington Montessori School
Bloomington Montessori School is a private elementary school in Bloomington, IN, serving approximately 132 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 478 private schools in IN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bloomington Montessori School
What grades does Bloomington Montessori School serve?
Bloomington Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Bloomington Montessori School?
Bloomington Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bloomington Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bloomington Montessori School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bloomington Montessori School rank in IN?
Bloomington Montessori School ranks #2 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is Bloomington Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bloomington Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bloomington Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Bloomington Montessori 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 Bloomington Montessori School a religious school?
No, Bloomington Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 132
- Gender Split
- 71% M / 29% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Monroe County
- Phone
- (812) 336-2800
- Area population (ZIP 47401)
- 40,084
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 47401; 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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