Very Good
#51 of 142 private schools in KS
Top 35% of private schools
Highlawn Montessori School
Elementary School · Prairie Village, KS
A private elementary school in Prairie Village, KS serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
3531 SOMERSET DR, Prairie Village, KS 66208
- 6.2:1 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 KS.
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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 KS
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Highlawn Montessori School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,145/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Prairie Village), 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
$120,206
Median home value
$419,300
Median rent
$1,651/mo
College educated
75.6%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66208; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 573 | Compare → |
| Global Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Sherwood Center for the Exceptinoal ChildPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Belinder ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 463 | 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.
Highlawn Montessori School is listed in Prairie Village, KS; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Highlawn Montessori School
Highlawn Montessori School is a private elementary school in Prairie Village, KS, serving approximately 118 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #51 of 142 private schools in KS.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highlawn Montessori School
What grades does Highlawn Montessori School serve?
Highlawn Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Highlawn Montessori School?
Highlawn Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highlawn Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highlawn Montessori School is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Highlawn Montessori School rank in KS?
Highlawn Montessori School ranks #51 of 142 private schools in KS.
What is Highlawn Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Highlawn Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Highlawn Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Highlawn 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 Highlawn Montessori School a religious school?
No, Highlawn Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 118
- Gender Split
- 42% M / 58% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 179 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Johnson County
- Phone
- (913) 649-6160
- Area population (ZIP 66208)
- 21,754
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 66208; 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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