Very Good
#41 of 253 private schools in LA
Top 16% of private schools
Stepping Stones Montessori
Elementary School · Terrytown, LA
A private elementary school in Terrytown, LA serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
552 TERRY PKWY, Terrytown, LA 70056
- 4.1:1 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 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Stepping Stones Montessori 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 82Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,892/100K
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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
$61,831
Median home value
$223,000
Median rent
$1,163/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
57.6%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70056; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrytown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| Dorothy Height Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 875 | Compare → |
| Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 714 | Compare → |
| Athlos Academy of Jefferson ParishCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 1,125 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Stepping Stones Montessori is listed in Terrytown, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Stepping Stones Montessori
Stepping Stones Montessori is a private elementary school in Terrytown, LA, serving approximately 41 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 4.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #41 of 253 private schools in LA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stepping Stones Montessori
What grades does Stepping Stones Montessori serve?
Stepping Stones Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Stepping Stones Montessori?
Stepping Stones Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stepping Stones Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Stepping Stones Montessori is 4.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Stepping Stones Montessori rank in LA?
Stepping Stones Montessori ranks #41 of 253 private schools in LA.
What is Stepping Stones Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
Stepping Stones Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Stepping Stones Montessori a private school?
Yes, Stepping Stones Montessori 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 Stepping Stones Montessori a religious school?
No, Stepping Stones Montessori is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 41
- Gender Split
- 71% M / 29% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson Parish
- Phone
- (150) 436-2051
- Area population (ZIP 70056)
- 42,471
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 70056; 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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