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#248 of 388 private schools in MA
The Montessori School of Northampton
Elementary School · Northampton, MA
A private elementary school in Northampton, MA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
51 BATES ST, Northampton, MA 01060
- 6.6:1 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 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The Montessori School of Northampton 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 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 86Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,720/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Northampton), 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
$75,077
Median home value
$427,100
Median rent
$1,460/mo
College educated
68.5%
Homeownership
45.4%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01060; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge StreetEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon SchechterPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Campus School of Smith CollegePrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| Clarke Schools for Hearing and SpeechPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 11 | 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.
The Montessori School of Northampton is listed in Northampton, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Montessori School of Northampton
The Montessori School of Northampton is a private elementary school in Northampton, MA, serving approximately 42 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #248 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Montessori School of Northampton
What grades does The Montessori School of Northampton serve?
The Montessori School of Northampton serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend The Montessori School of Northampton?
The Montessori School of Northampton has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Montessori School of Northampton?
The student-teacher ratio at The Montessori School of Northampton is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Montessori School of Northampton rank in MA?
The Montessori School of Northampton ranks #248 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is The Montessori School of Northampton's MySchoolScout rating?
The Montessori School of Northampton has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Montessori School of Northampton a private school?
Yes, The Montessori School of Northampton 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 The Montessori School of Northampton a religious school?
No, The Montessori School of Northampton is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 42
- Gender Split
- 64% M / 36% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 187 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampshire County
- Phone
- (413) 586-4538
- Area population (ZIP 01060)
- 15,237
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 01060; 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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