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Ferndale Montessori Center

Elementary School

400 W MARSHALL ST, Ferndale, MI 48220

Private

Enrollment

10

Student-Teacher

2.5:1

Grades

Pre-K – Kindergarten

Data vintage2021-22

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Ferndale Montessori Center

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Elementary School in Ferndale · grades Pre-K – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Ferndale High School

7.4/10

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5.2/10

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About Ferndale Montessori Center

Ferndale Montessori Center is a private elementary school in Ferndale, MI. Ferndale Montessori Center serves approximately 10 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 2.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.

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What Parents Should Know

At 10 students, Ferndale Montessori Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 2.5:1 students to teachers, Ferndale Montessori Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Ferndale Montessori Center is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Ferndale Montessori Center compares to the 8 public schools in Ferndale, MI

Student-Teacher Ratio
2.5:1
This School
vs
16.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
10
This School
vs
378
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 80% vs 0%
Ferndale Montessori Center Ferndale Public Avg

All Schools in Ferndale

School Rating
Ferndale Montessori Center (this school)
Ferndale High School 7.4
Ferndale Middle School 4.8
University High School 5.2
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus 2.9
Tri County Educational Center 4.9
Webb Elementary School 4.7
Jardon Vocational School 5.8
Edison 5.0

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

School Profile

Limited Data
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
10 students
Type
Private
Student-Teacher Ratio
2.5:1
Address
400 W MARSHALL ST, Ferndale, MI 48220
Phone
(248) 548-4154
Data Year
SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?

We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in MI aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.

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Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 80.0%
Two or More 20.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

400 W MARSHALL ST, Ferndale, MI 48220

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Ferndale Montessori Center may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bates Academy (rated 8.8/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Detroit). Another option is Palmer Park Preparatory Academy (rated 7.1/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Detroit). Additionally, Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology (rated 7.1/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Detroit). For more schools in Ferndale, see our Ferndale schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Ferndale High School Ferndale 0.6 mi 7.4
University High School Ferndale 0.9 mi 5.2
Ferndale Middle School Ferndale 0.7 mi 4.8
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus Ferndale 1.1 mi 2.9
Pasteur Elementary School Detroit 1.2 mi 6.2
Edison Ferndale 1.4 mi 5.0
Tri County Educational Center Ferndale 1.2 mi 4.9
Webb Elementary School Ferndale 1.4 mi 4.7
Jardon Vocational School Ferndale 1.4 mi 5.8
Palmer Park Preparatory Academy Detroit 1.9 mi 7.1
UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL & ACADEMY Detroit 1.8 mi 5.9
Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School Hazel Park 1.7 mi 5.1
Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus Oak Park 1.7 mi 3.5
Bates Academy Detroit 1.8 mi 8.8
ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Royal Oak 2.2 mi 6.6
ST MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Royal Oak 2.2 mi 6.3
Oakland Elementary School Royal Oak 2.1 mi 6.6
Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology Detroit 2.2 mi 7.1
Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School Detroit 2.1 mi 7.0
MacDowell Preparatory Academy Detroit 2.1 mi 6.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 48220 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$86,095

Median Home Value

$229,700

Median Rent

$1,191/mo

Population

21,502

College Educated

52.7%

Homeownership

64.5%

Avg Commute

25.1 min

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Median Age

35.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ferndale Montessori Center

What grades does Ferndale Montessori Center serve?

Ferndale Montessori Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.

How many students attend Ferndale Montessori Center?

Ferndale Montessori Center has an enrollment of approximately 10 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferndale Montessori Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Ferndale Montessori Center is 2.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

Is Ferndale Montessori Center a private school?

Yes, Ferndale 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 Ferndale Montessori Center a religious school?

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

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
10
Gender Split
40% M / 60% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
2.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
184 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Oakland County

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