Very Good
#112 of 462 private schools in MI
Top 24% of private schools
Stepping Stones Montessori School
Elementary School · Grand Rapids, MI
A private elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI serving grades Pre-K – 7th.
1110 COLLEGE AVE NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- 9.6:1 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 Stepping Stones Montessori School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,416/100K
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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
$61,734
Median home value
$224,100
Median rent
$1,207/mo
College educated
43.9%
Homeownership
37.5%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49503; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Leonard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Bethany Based SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.4 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Kent Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Coit Creative Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 241 | 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.
Stepping Stones Montessori School is listed in Grand Rapids, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Stepping Stones Montessori School
Stepping Stones Montessori School is a private elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI, serving approximately 86 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #112 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stepping Stones Montessori School
What grades does Stepping Stones Montessori School serve?
Stepping Stones Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.
How many students attend Stepping Stones Montessori School?
Stepping Stones Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 86 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stepping Stones Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stepping Stones Montessori School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Stepping Stones Montessori School rank in MI?
Stepping Stones Montessori School ranks #112 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Stepping Stones Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stepping Stones Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Stepping Stones Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Stepping Stones Montessori School 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 Stepping Stones Montessori School a religious school?
No, Stepping Stones Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 7th
- Enrollment
- 86
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 171 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Phone
- (616) 451-8627
- Area population (ZIP 49503)
- 37,874
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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 49503; 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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