Very Good
#85 of 462 private schools in MI
Top 18% of private schools
Dearborn Heights Montessori Center
Elementary School · Dearborn Heights, MI
A private elementary school in Dearborn Heights, MI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
466 N JOHN DALY RD, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
- 5.8:1 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 MI.
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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 MI
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Dearborn Heights Montessori Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,707/100K
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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
$63,084
Median home value
$217,000
Median rent
$1,231/mo
College educated
28.8%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48127; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinloch Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–4 | 0.4 mi | 533 | Compare → |
| Wise AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| Inkster Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| American International Academy Upper ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 3–6 | 0.8 mi | 210 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dearborn Heights Montessori Center is listed in Dearborn Heights, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Dearborn Heights Montessori Center
Dearborn Heights Montessori Center is a private elementary school in Dearborn Heights, MI, serving approximately 62 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #85 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dearborn Heights Montessori Center
What grades does Dearborn Heights Montessori Center serve?
Dearborn Heights Montessori Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Dearborn Heights Montessori Center?
Dearborn Heights Montessori Center has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dearborn Heights Montessori Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Dearborn Heights Montessori Center is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Dearborn Heights Montessori Center rank in MI?
Dearborn Heights Montessori Center ranks #85 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Dearborn Heights Montessori Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Dearborn Heights Montessori Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Dearborn Heights Montessori Center a private school?
Yes, Dearborn Heights Montessori Center 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 Dearborn Heights Montessori Center a religious school?
No, Dearborn Heights Montessori Center is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 62
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Phone
- (313) 359-3000
- Area population (ZIP 48127)
- 39,943
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 48127; 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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