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#227 of 462 private schools in MI
Top 49% of private schools
Roots Montessori School
Elementary School · Plymouth, MI
A private elementary school in Plymouth, MI serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1309 PENNIMAN AVE, Plymouth, MI 48170
- 3.6:1 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 Roots Montessori School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,023/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plymouth), 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
$109,442
Median home value
$400,800
Median rent
$1,114/mo
College educated
59%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48170; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Good Counsel SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| Bird Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Pccs Elementary Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–5 | 0.3 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Steppingstone SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–7 | 0.4 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.
Roots Montessori School is listed in Plymouth, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Roots Montessori School
Roots Montessori School is a private elementary school in Plymouth, MI, serving approximately 30 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 3.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #227 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roots Montessori School
What grades does Roots Montessori School serve?
Roots Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Roots Montessori School?
Roots Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roots Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roots Montessori School is 3.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Roots Montessori School rank in MI?
Roots Montessori School ranks #227 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Roots Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Roots Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Roots Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Roots Montessori School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Roots Montessori School a religious school?
Roots Montessori School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 30
- Gender Split
- 37% M / 63% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Phone
- (734) 876-8160
- Area population (ZIP 48170)
- 40,573
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
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 48170; 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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