Very Good
#13 of 64 private schools in ME
Top 19% of private schools
Kennebec Montessori School
Elementary School · Fairfield, ME
A private elementary school in Fairfield, ME serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
38 SHERIDAN RD, Fairfield, ME 04937
- 4.5:1 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 ME.
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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 ME
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Kennebec 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,333/100K
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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
$62,633
Median home value
$149,700
Median rent
$943/mo
College educated
13.5%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04937; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| George J Mitchell SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–3 | 1.6 mi | 545 | Compare → |
| Benton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 1–6 | 2.3 mi | 515 | Compare → |
| Winslow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–6 | 2.4 mi | 552 | 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.
Kennebec Montessori School is listed in Fairfield, ME; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Kennebec Montessori School
Kennebec Montessori School is a private elementary school in Fairfield, ME, serving approximately 75 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 64 private schools in ME.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kennebec Montessori School
What grades does Kennebec Montessori School serve?
Kennebec Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Kennebec Montessori School?
Kennebec Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 75 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennebec Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennebec Montessori School is 4.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Kennebec Montessori School rank in ME?
Kennebec Montessori School ranks #13 of 64 private schools in ME.
What is Kennebec Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kennebec Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Kennebec Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Kennebec 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 Kennebec Montessori School a religious school?
No, Kennebec Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 75
- Gender Split
- 40% M / 60% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Somerset County
- Phone
- (207) 453-6055
- Area population (ZIP 04937)
- 6,411
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 04937; 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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