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#165 of 462 private schools in MI
Top 36% of private schools
Lakes Area Montessori
Elementary School · Walled Lake, MI
A private elementary school in Walled Lake, MI serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
8605 RICHARDSON RD, Walled Lake, MI 48390
- 6.4:1 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 Lakes Area Montessori sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated942/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Walled Lake), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,411
Median home value
$287,900
Median rent
$1,575/mo
College educated
42.6%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48390; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Keith Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 485 | Compare → |
| Commerce Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 540 | 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.
Lakes Area Montessori is listed in Walled Lake, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Lakes Area Montessori
Lakes Area Montessori is a private elementary school in Walled Lake, MI, serving approximately 32 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #165 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakes Area Montessori
What grades does Lakes Area Montessori serve?
Lakes Area Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lakes Area Montessori?
Lakes Area Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakes Area Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakes Area Montessori is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Lakes Area Montessori rank in MI?
Lakes Area Montessori ranks #165 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Lakes Area Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakes Area Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lakes Area Montessori a private school?
Yes, Lakes Area 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 Lakes Area Montessori a religious school?
No, Lakes Area Montessori is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 32
- Gender Split
- 69% M / 31% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Phone
- (248) 360-0500
- Area population (ZIP 48390)
- 24,118
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 48390; 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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