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#42 of 404 private schools in NC

Top 10% of private schools

Greensboro Montessori School

Elementary School · Greensboro, NC

A private elementary school in Greensboro, NC serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

2856 HORSE PEN CREEK RD, Greensboro, NC 27410

  • 5.6:1 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)
A9.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.8 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,144
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.5 / 10
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Diversity Index50%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment154
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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 Greensboro 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,336/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greensboro), 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

$84,225

Median home value

$308,200

Median rent

$1,307/mo

College educated

56.5%

Homeownership

65%

Poverty rate

7.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27410; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White68.8%
Black11.0%
Two or More7.8%
Asian6.5%
Hispanic5.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brookhaven Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK1.2 mi25Compare →
Noble AcademyPrivate · tuition8.0private2–121.3 mi151Compare →
Greensboro AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.8K–81.6 mi768Compare →
Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–51.8 mi708Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.

Greensboro Montessori School is listed in Greensboro, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Greensboro Montessori School

Greensboro Montessori School is a private elementary school in Greensboro, NC, serving approximately 154 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #42 of 404 private schools in NC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Greensboro Montessori School

What grades does Greensboro Montessori School serve?

Greensboro Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Greensboro Montessori School?

Greensboro Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 154 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Greensboro Montessori School?

The student-teacher ratio at Greensboro Montessori School is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Greensboro Montessori School rank in NC?

Greensboro Montessori School ranks #42 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is Greensboro Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?

Greensboro Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Greensboro Montessori School a private school?

Yes, Greensboro 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 Greensboro Montessori School a religious school?

No, Greensboro Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
154
Gender Split
42% M / 58% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Large City
County
Guilford County
Area population (ZIP 27410)
54,317
Area average commute
20.3 min
Area median age
41.9
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 27410; 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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