Very Good
#168 of 478 private schools in IN
Top 35% of private schools
Montessori School of Greater Lafayette
Elementary School · West Lafayette, IN
A private elementary school in West Lafayette, IN serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
2552 SOLDIERS HOME RD, West Lafayette, IN 47906
- 3.9:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
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Where Montessori School of Greater Lafayette 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 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,298/100K
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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
$51,736
Median home value
$280,900
Median rent
$1,157/mo
College educated
62.3%
Homeownership
44.5%
Poverty rate
28.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47906; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lafayette Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | K–3 | 0.6 mi | 687 | Compare → |
| St Lawrence Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–6 | 1.9 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| St James Lutheran Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–8 | 2.2 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| Vinton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–4 | 2.4 mi | 427 | 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.
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 School of Greater Lafayette is listed in West Lafayette, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Montessori School of Greater Lafayette
Montessori School of Greater Lafayette is a private elementary school in West Lafayette, IN, serving approximately 49 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 3.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #168 of 478 private schools in IN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montessori School of Greater Lafayette
What grades does Montessori School of Greater Lafayette serve?
Montessori School of Greater Lafayette serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Montessori School of Greater Lafayette?
Montessori School of Greater Lafayette has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori School of Greater Lafayette?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori School of Greater Lafayette is 3.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Montessori School of Greater Lafayette rank in IN?
Montessori School of Greater Lafayette ranks #168 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is Montessori School of Greater Lafayette's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori School of Greater Lafayette has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Montessori School of Greater Lafayette a private school?
Yes, Montessori School of Greater Lafayette 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 School of Greater Lafayette a religious school?
No, Montessori School of Greater Lafayette is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 49
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Tippecanoe County
- Phone
- (765) 464-1133
- Area population (ZIP 47906)
- 74,283
- Area average commute
- 16.8 min
- Area median age
- 22.3
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 47906; 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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