Very Good
#62 of 253 private schools in LA
Top 24% of private schools
Montessori Educational Center
Elementary School · Alexandria, LA
A private elementary school in Alexandria, LA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
4209 N BOLTON AVE, Alexandria, LA 71303
- 7.6:1 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 LA.
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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 LA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
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Where Montessori Educational Center 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,326/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alexandria), 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
$66,761
Median home value
$232,900
Median rent
$1,115/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71303; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 497 | Compare → |
| Renaissance Home for YouthEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Mabel Brasher MontessoriEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| D.f. Huddle ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–4 | 2.8 mi | 391 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Montessori Educational Center is listed in Alexandria, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Montessori Educational Center
Montessori Educational Center is a private elementary school in Alexandria, LA, serving approximately 131 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #62 of 253 private schools in LA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montessori Educational Center
What grades does Montessori Educational Center serve?
Montessori Educational Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Montessori Educational Center?
Montessori Educational Center has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Educational Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori Educational Center is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Montessori Educational Center rank in LA?
Montessori Educational Center ranks #62 of 253 private schools in LA.
What is Montessori Educational Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori Educational Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Montessori Educational Center a private school?
Yes, Montessori Educational Center 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 Educational Center a religious school?
No, Montessori Educational Center is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 131
- Gender Split
- 41% M / 59% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 171 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Rapides Parish
- Phone
- (318) 623-7742
- Area population (ZIP 71303)
- 24,532
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 71303; 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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