Very Good
#64 of 404 private schools in NC
Top 16% of private schools
Follow the Child Montessori School
Elementary School
3601 HARDEN RD, Raleigh, NC 27607
Enrollment
86
Student-Teacher
4.9:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
86
Student-Teacher
4.9:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
North Carolina private schools
#64 of 404
In Raleigh
#7 of 30
public schools
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Follow the Child Montessori School
Elementary School in Raleigh · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Follow the Child Montessori School
Follow the Child Montessori School is a private elementary school in Raleigh, NC. Follow the Child Montessori School serves approximately 86 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Follow the Child Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #64 of 404 private schools in NC.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- NC avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 86 students, Follow the Child Montessori School 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 4.9:1 students to teachers, Follow the Child Montessori School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Follow the Child Montessori School 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 Follow the Child Montessori School compares to 88 public schools serving similar grades in Raleigh, NC
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Follow the Child Montessori School (this school) | 7.5 |
| Martin Middle | 7.8 |
| Lacy Elementary | 8.7 |
| Stough Elementary | 8.8 |
| Mount Vernon | 4.3 |
| Olds Elementary | 7.8 |
| Oberlin Middle | 7.8 |
| Combs Elementary | 8.2 |
| York Elementary | 7.1 |
| Root Elementary | 8.8 |
| Underwood Elementary | 8.5 |
| Gov. Morehead School f/t Blind | 7.8 |
| Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy | 7.8 |
| Wiley Elementary | 6.3 |
| Partnership Elementary | 8.3 |
| Brooks Elementary | 5.2 |
| Joyner Elementary | 7.9 |
| The Exploris School | 5.3 |
| Centennial Campus Middle | 3.6 |
| Carroll Middle | 5.9 |
| Jeffreys Grove Elementary | 9.2 |
Showing 20 of 88 schools. View all schools in Raleigh
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 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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
3601 HARDEN RD, Raleigh, NC 27607
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Follow the Child Montessori School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Stough Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Root Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 3.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lacy Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Raleigh, see our Raleigh schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Middle Raleigh | 0.8 mi | 7.8 |
| IRON ACADEMY Raleigh | 1.0 mi | 7.9 |
| Lacy Elementary Raleigh | 1.2 mi | 8.7 |
| AN-NOOR SCHOOL Raleigh | 1.7 mi | 8.6 |
| AL-IMAN SCHOOL Raleigh | 1.7 mi | 7.4 |
| Stough Elementary Raleigh | 1.7 mi | 8.8 |
| Mount Vernon Raleigh | 1.8 mi | 4.3 |
| THE RALEIGH SCHOOL Raleigh | 1.8 mi | 6.8 |
| CARDINAL GIBBONS HIGH SCHOOL Raleigh | 1.7 mi | 6.0 |
| Olds Elementary Raleigh | 2.0 mi | 7.8 |
| DYNAMIC OPPORTUNITIES Raleigh | 1.9 mi | 6.0 |
| Combs Elementary Raleigh | 2.6 mi | 8.2 |
| LEARN WITH THE BEST SCHOOL, INC. Raleigh | 2.8 mi | 6.1 |
| York Elementary Raleigh | 2.9 mi | 7.1 |
| Oberlin Middle Raleigh | 2.4 mi | 7.8 |
| Athens Drive High Raleigh | 3.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Root Elementary Raleigh | 3.0 mi | 8.8 |
| Gov. Morehead School f/t Blind Raleigh | 3.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy Raleigh | 3.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Needham Broughton High Raleigh | 3.1 mi | 7.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 27607 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$95,216
Median Home Value
$639,200
Median Rent
$1,529/mo
Population
26,062
College Educated
70.7%
Homeownership
45.3%
Avg Commute
21 min
Poverty Rate
14%
Median Age
25.3
Similar Schools
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ST EGBERT CATHOLIC SCHOOL Morehead City, NC | 7.5 |
| Aulander Elementary Aulander, NC | 7.6 |
| Barnardsville Elementary Barnardsville, NC | 7.6 |
| ELIZABETHTOWN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Elizabethtown, NC | 7.6 |
| OUR LADY PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL Rocky Mount, NC | 7.4 |
| TRIANGLE MONTESSORI ACADEMY Cary, NC | 7.6 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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