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#247 of 378 private schools in MD

Butler Montessori

Elementary School · Darnestown, MD

A private elementary school in Darnestown, MD serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

15951 GERMANTOWN RD, Darnestown, MD 20874

  • 15.1:1 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)
C3.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.6 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,211
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.8 / 10
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Diversity Index62%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment121
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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 MD

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Butler Montessori sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$109,648

Median home value

$385,300

Median rent

$1,938/mo

College educated

48.7%

Homeownership

65.9%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20874; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White52.9%
Asian27.3%
Two or More14.9%
Black4.1%
Hispanic0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Seneca AcademyPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–60.5 mi99Compare →
Mary of Nazareth SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–81.1 mi457Compare →
Darnestown ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.1K–51.2 mi354Compare →

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.

Butler Montessori is listed in Darnestown, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Butler Montessori

Butler Montessori is a private elementary school in Darnestown, MD, serving approximately 121 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #247 of 378 private schools in MD.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Butler Montessori

What grades does Butler Montessori serve?

Butler Montessori serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Butler Montessori?

Butler Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 121 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Butler Montessori?

The student-teacher ratio at Butler Montessori is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Butler Montessori rank in MD?

Butler Montessori ranks #247 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Butler Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?

Butler Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Butler Montessori a private school?

Yes, Butler 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 Butler Montessori a religious school?

No, Butler Montessori is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
121
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
173 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Montgomery County
Area population (ZIP 20874)
62,233
Area average commute
32.8 min
Area median age
37.8
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 20874; 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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