Very Good
#73 of 462 private schools in MI
Top 16% of private schools
Montessori Stepping Stones
Elementary School · Mount Clemens, MI
A private elementary school in Mount Clemens, MI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
174 CASS AVE, Mount Clemens, MI 48043
- 4.9:1 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.
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Where Montessori Stepping Stones sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- County Safety: Low122/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,315
Median home value
$169,000
Median rent
$896/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
61.8%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48043; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Prevail AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 571 | Compare → |
| Mt Clemens Montessori AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Clinton Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 315 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Montessori Stepping Stones is listed in Mount Clemens, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Montessori Stepping Stones
Montessori Stepping Stones is a private elementary school in Mount Clemens, MI, serving approximately 73 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #73 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montessori Stepping Stones
What grades does Montessori Stepping Stones serve?
Montessori Stepping Stones serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Montessori Stepping Stones?
Montessori Stepping Stones has an enrollment of approximately 73 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Stepping Stones?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori Stepping Stones is 4.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Montessori Stepping Stones rank in MI?
Montessori Stepping Stones ranks #73 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Montessori Stepping Stones's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori Stepping Stones has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Montessori Stepping Stones a private school?
Yes, Montessori Stepping Stones 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 Montessori Stepping Stones a religious school?
No, Montessori Stepping Stones is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 73
- Gender Split
- 27% M / 73% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Phone
- (586) 465-4260
- Area population (ZIP 48043)
- 15,503
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 48043; 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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