Very Good
#60 of 319 private schools in MN
Top 19% of private schools
White Bear Montessori
Elementary School
1201 COUNTY ROAD E E, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Enrollment
35
Student-Teacher
8.8:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
35
Student-Teacher
8.8:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Minnesota private schools
#60 of 319
In White Bear Lake
#2 of 2
public schools
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White Bear Montessori
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About White Bear Montessori
White Bear Montessori is a private elementary school in White Bear Lake, MN. White Bear Montessori serves approximately 35 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. White Bear Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #60 of 319 private schools in MN.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- MN avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 35 students, White Bear Montessori 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 8.8:1 students to teachers, White Bear Montessori sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
White Bear Montessori 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
BetaHow White Bear Montessori compares to 12 public schools serving similar grades in White Bear Lake, MN
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| White Bear Montessori (this school) | 7.5 |
| VADNAIS HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY | 6.9 |
| WILLOW LANE ELEMENTARY | 4.3 |
| LAKEAIRES ELEMENTARY | 7.3 |
| BIRCH LAKE ELEMENTARY | 4.8 |
| MATOSKA INTERNATIONAL | 5.6 |
| NORMANDY PARK EDUCATION CENTER | 7.6 |
| WHITE BEAR LAKE DISTRICT CENTER | — |
| Level Up Academy | 7.4 |
| Level Up K-5 Virtual Academy | — |
| LINCOLN ELEMENTARY | 8.3 |
| OTTER LAKE ELEMENTARY | 7.5 |
| A/O PROGRAM | — |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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 MN.
Data Unavailable
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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 MN
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1201 COUNTY ROAD E E, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering White Bear Montessori may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. LINCOLN ELEMENTARY (rated 8.3/10, 3.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is LAKEAIRES ELEMENTARY (rated 7.3/10, 2.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, ST JOHN SCHOOL OF LITTLE CANADA (rated 7.3/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Little Canada), with a very similar rating. For more schools in White Bear Lake, see our White Bear Lake schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WELS North Vadnais Heights | 0.3 mi | — |
| Gentry Academy High Vadnais Heights | 0.5 mi | — |
| Gentry Academy Middle Vadnais Heights | 0.5 mi | 4.3 |
| VADNAIS HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY White Bear Lake | 0.9 mi | 6.9 |
| WILLOW LANE ELEMENTARY White Bear Lake | 1.2 mi | 4.3 |
| Fairview Adolescent Education Progr Maplewood | 1.8 mi | — |
| LIBERTY CLASSICAL ACADEMY White Bear Lake | 1.6 mi | 8.3 |
| BIRCH LAKE ELEMENTARY White Bear Lake | 2.3 mi | 4.8 |
| LAKEAIRES ELEMENTARY White Bear Lake | 2.0 mi | 7.3 |
| PrairieCare Maplewood Maplewood | 2.3 mi | — |
| LITTLE CANADA ELEMENTARY Little Canada | 2.4 mi | 4.2 |
| South Campus Education Center White Bear Lake | 2.1 mi | 6.2 |
| WHITE BEAR SOUTH CAMPUS SENIOR White Bear Lake | 2.1 mi | 5.2 |
| Harmony Learning Center Maplewood | 2.6 mi | 5.6 |
| WEAVER ELEMENTARY Maplewood | 3.1 mi | 4.1 |
| AFSA HIGH SCHOOL Vadnais Heights | 2.3 mi | 6.4 |
| AFSA Elementary Little Canada | 2.5 mi | 3.4 |
| ST JOHN SCHOOL OF LITTLE CANADA Little Canada | 2.7 mi | 7.3 |
| JOHN GLENN MIDDLE Maplewood | 3.3 mi | 4.9 |
| LINCOLN ELEMENTARY White Bear Lake | 3.0 mi | 8.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 55110 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$97,211
Median Home Value
$347,100
Median Rent
$1,494/mo
Population
37,272
College Educated
46%
Homeownership
77.5%
Avg Commute
23.5 min
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Median Age
44
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| GREEN ISLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL Green Isle, MN | 7.8 |
| Lakeville Online Academy-Elementary Lakeville, MN | 7.2 |
| ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL International Falls, MN | 7.1 |
| Elementary Lighthouse Spring Lake Park, MN | 7.0 |
| PINE POINT ELEMENTARY Ponsford, MN | 7.0 |
| ST MICHAEL'S SCHOOL Mahnomen, MN | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about White Bear Montessori
What grades does White Bear Montessori serve?
White Bear Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend White Bear Montessori?
White Bear Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Bear Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at White Bear Montessori is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does White Bear Montessori rank in MN?
White Bear Montessori ranks #60 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is White Bear Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
White Bear Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is White Bear Montessori a private school?
Yes, White Bear 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 White Bear Montessori a religious school?
No, White Bear Montessori is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 35
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ramsey County
- Phone
- (651) 429-3710
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