Very Good
#60 of 404 private schools in NC
Top 15% of private schools
Guidepost Montessori School
Elementary School · Charlotte, NC
A private elementary school in Charlotte, NC serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
4755 PROSPERITY CHURCH RD, Charlotte, NC 28269
- 6.7:1 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 Guidepost Montessori School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,063
Median home value
$300,300
Median rent
$1,607/mo
College educated
45.7%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28269; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corvian Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,284 | Compare → |
| Mallard Creek Stem AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 952 | Compare → |
| Parkside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 378 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Guidepost Montessori School is listed in Charlotte, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Guidepost Montessori School
Guidepost Montessori School is a private elementary school in Charlotte, NC, serving approximately 40 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #60 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Guidepost Montessori School
What grades does Guidepost Montessori School serve?
Guidepost Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Guidepost Montessori School?
Guidepost Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guidepost Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Guidepost Montessori School is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Guidepost Montessori School rank in NC?
Guidepost Montessori School ranks #60 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Guidepost Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Guidepost Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Guidepost Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Guidepost 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 Guidepost Montessori School a religious school?
No, Guidepost Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 40
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 10 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Phone
- (704) 503-6000
- Area population (ZIP 28269)
- 80,396
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 28269; 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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