Skip to main content

Needs Improvement

#373 of 378 private schools in MD

Bridges Montessori of Towson, Inc

Elementary School · Towson, MD

A private elementary school in Towson, MD serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

Private

1105 PROVIDENCE RD, Towson, MD 21286

  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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 MD.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C2.5 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,105
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.5 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index23%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+3.5 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment55
View data sources

Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MD

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Bridges Montessori of Towson, Inc 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable

Powered byWalk Score

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$93,093

Median home value

$402,000

Median rent

$1,597/mo

College educated

57.4%

Homeownership

62.3%

Poverty rate

13.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21286; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White87.3%
Asian5.5%
Black3.6%
Hispanic3.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional MagnetEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–50.7 mi410Compare →
The Arrow Center for EducationPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–120.9 mi26Compare →
Rock Church AcademyPrivate · tuition7.6privatePK–51.0 mi67Compare →
Hampton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.8K–51.5 mi734Compare →

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.

Bridges Montessori of Towson, Inc is listed in Towson, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Bridges Montessori of Towson, Inc

Bridges Montessori of Towson, Inc is a private elementary school in Towson, MD, serving approximately 55 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #373 of 378 private schools in MD.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bridges Montessori of Towson, Inc

What grades does Bridges Montessori of Towson, Inc serve?

Bridges Montessori of Towson, Inc serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Bridges Montessori of Towson, Inc?

Bridges Montessori of Towson, Inc has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridges Montessori of Towson, Inc?

The student-teacher ratio at Bridges Montessori of Towson, Inc is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bridges Montessori of Towson, Inc rank in MD?

Bridges Montessori of Towson, Inc ranks #373 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Bridges Montessori of Towson, Inc's MySchoolScout rating?

Bridges Montessori of Towson, Inc has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bridges Montessori of Towson, Inc a private school?

Yes, Bridges Montessori of Towson, Inc 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 Bridges Montessori of Towson, Inc a religious school?

No, Bridges Montessori of Towson, Inc is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
55
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Baltimore County
Area population (ZIP 21286)
21,782
Area average commute
28.8 min
Area median age
40.1
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 21286; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

About our data · How we calculate scores

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.