Very Good
#64 of 404 private schools in NC
Top 16% of private schools
Follow the Child Montessori School
Elementary School · Raleigh, NC
A private elementary school in Raleigh, NC serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
3601 HARDEN RD, Raleigh, NC 27607
- 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 NC.
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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 NC
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Follow the Child 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. Open the Raleigh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,315/100K
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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
$95,216
Median home value
$639,200
Median rent
$1,529/mo
College educated
70.7%
Homeownership
45.3%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27607; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 658 | Compare → |
| Al-iman SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| Stough ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 540 | Compare → |
| Mount VernonEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 76 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Follow the Child Montessori School is listed in Raleigh, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Follow the Child Montessori School
Follow the Child Montessori School is a private elementary school in Raleigh, NC, serving approximately 86 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #64 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Follow the Child Montessori School
What grades does Follow the Child Montessori School serve?
Follow the Child Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Follow the Child Montessori School?
Follow the Child Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 86 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Follow the Child Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Follow the Child Montessori School 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 Follow the Child Montessori School rank in NC?
Follow the Child Montessori School ranks #64 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Follow the Child Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Follow the Child Montessori School 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 Follow the Child Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Follow the Child 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 Follow the Child Montessori School a religious school?
No, Follow the Child Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 86
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wake County
- Phone
- (919) 755-1150
- Area population (ZIP 27607)
- 26,062
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 25.3
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 27607; 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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