Below Average
#337 of 378 private schools in MD
Julia Brown Montessori School
Elementary School · Silver Spring, MD
A private elementary school in Silver Spring, MD serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
1300 MILESTONE DR, Silver Spring, MD 20904
- 19.5:1 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 MD.
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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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Where Julia Brown Montessori School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,322
Median home value
$533,500
Median rent
$1,893/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
51%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20904; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 647 | Compare → |
| Burnt Mills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 684 | Compare → |
| St John the Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Cresthaven ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 3–5 | 1.4 mi | 454 | 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.
Julia Brown Montessori School is listed in Silver Spring, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Julia Brown Montessori School
Julia Brown Montessori School is a private elementary school in Silver Spring, MD, serving approximately 39 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #337 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Julia Brown Montessori School
What grades does Julia Brown Montessori School serve?
Julia Brown Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Julia Brown Montessori School?
Julia Brown Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julia Brown Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Julia Brown Montessori School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Julia Brown Montessori School rank in MD?
Julia Brown Montessori School ranks #337 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Julia Brown Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Julia Brown Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Julia Brown Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Julia Brown 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 Julia Brown Montessori School a religious school?
No, Julia Brown Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 39
- Gender Split
- 18% M / 82% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 191 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (301) 622-7808
- Area population (ZIP 20904)
- 57,244
- Area average commute
- 34.1 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 20904; 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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