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#219 of 388 private schools in MA
Amherst Montessori School
Elementary School · Amherst, MA
A private elementary school in Amherst, MA serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
27 POMEROY LN, Amherst, MA 01002
- 2.5:1 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 MA.
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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 MA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
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Where Amherst 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Average479/100K
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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
$69,411
Median home value
$449,000
Median rent
$1,561/mo
College educated
73.9%
Homeownership
48.7%
Poverty rate
23%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01002; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crocker Farm ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| The Common SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.9 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| The Hartsbrook SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 210 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Amherst Montessori School is listed in Amherst, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Amherst Montessori School
Amherst Montessori School is a private elementary school in Amherst, MA, serving approximately 30 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 2.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #219 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Amherst Montessori School
What grades does Amherst Montessori School serve?
Amherst Montessori School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Amherst Montessori School?
Amherst Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amherst Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amherst Montessori School is 2.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Amherst Montessori School rank in MA?
Amherst Montessori School ranks #219 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Amherst Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Amherst Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Amherst Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Amherst 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 Amherst Montessori School a religious school?
No, Amherst Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 30
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 171 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampshire County
- Phone
- (413) 253-3101
- Area population (ZIP 01002)
- 24,726
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 27
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 01002; 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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