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#18 of 404 private schools in NC

Top 4% of private schools

International Montessori School

Elementary School · Durham, NC

A private elementary school in Durham, NC serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

Private

3001 ACADEMY RD STE 300, Durham, NC 27707

  • 5.5:1 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)
A9.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+6.7 / 10
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School Day Length6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,239.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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Diversity Index67%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.2 / 10
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Enrollment77
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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 International 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,431/100K

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

$72,432

Median home value

$371,500

Median rent

$1,364/mo

College educated

56.9%

Homeownership

47.2%

Poverty rate

14.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27707; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White50.6%
Hispanic19.5%
Two or More15.6%
Black7.8%
Asian6.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Durham Academy Middle School DivPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–120.3 mi1,195Compare →
Hope Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.5K–50.3 mi626Compare →
Montessori School of DurhamPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–60.7 mi80Compare →
Lakewood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–50.9 mi401Compare →

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.

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

About International Montessori School

International Montessori School is a private elementary school in Durham, NC, serving approximately 77 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #18 of 404 private schools in NC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about International Montessori School

What grades does International Montessori School serve?

International Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend International Montessori School?

International Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at International Montessori School is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does International Montessori School rank in NC?

International Montessori School ranks #18 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is International Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?

International Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is International Montessori School a private school?

Yes, International 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 International Montessori School a religious school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
77
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.7 hours
Days Per Year
185 days
Setting
Large City
County
Durham County
Area population (ZIP 27707)
50,865
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
35
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 27707; 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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