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#397 of 404 private schools in NC

Grace Montessori Academy Incorporated

Elementary School · Elizabeth City, NC

A private elementary school in Elizabeth City, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

Private

103-N TANGLEWOOD PKWY, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

  • 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C-2.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-4.5 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-5.0 / 10
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Diversity Index22%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+4.2 / 10
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Enrollment59
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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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The neighborhood

Where Grace Montessori Academy Incorporated 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,743/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elizabeth City), 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

$64,039

Median home value

$223,400

Median rent

$1,146/mo

College educated

26.9%

Homeownership

65.1%

Poverty rate

10%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27909; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White88.1%
Black3.4%
Hispanic3.4%
Asian1.7%
Pacific Islander1.7%
Two or More1.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Albemarle SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–121.6 mi187Compare →
Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.7K–52.2 mi328Compare →
Victory Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.4privateK–122.9 mi180Compare →
Tutor All SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–93.3 mi19Compare →

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.

Grace Montessori Academy Incorporated is listed in Elizabeth City, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Grace Montessori Academy Incorporated

Grace Montessori Academy Incorporated is a private elementary school in Elizabeth City, NC, serving approximately 59 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #397 of 404 private schools in NC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grace Montessori Academy Incorporated

What grades does Grace Montessori Academy Incorporated serve?

Grace Montessori Academy Incorporated serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Grace Montessori Academy Incorporated?

Grace Montessori Academy Incorporated has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace Montessori Academy Incorporated?

The student-teacher ratio at Grace Montessori Academy Incorporated is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Grace Montessori Academy Incorporated rank in NC?

Grace Montessori Academy Incorporated ranks #397 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is Grace Montessori Academy Incorporated's MySchoolScout rating?

Grace Montessori Academy Incorporated has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Grace Montessori Academy Incorporated a private school?

Yes, Grace Montessori Academy Incorporated 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 Grace Montessori Academy Incorporated a religious school?

No, Grace Montessori Academy Incorporated is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
59
Gender Split
44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Pasquotank County
Area population (ZIP 27909)
40,878
Area average commute
27.3 min
Area median age
39.1
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 27909; 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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