Excellent

#18 of 404 private schools in NC

Top 4% of private schools

International Montessori School

Elementary School

3001 ACADEMY RD STE 300, Durham, NC 27707

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

5.5:1

Score

8.2

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

5.5:1

Score

8.2

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

North Carolina private schools

#18 of 404

In Durham

#3 of 19

public schools

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About International Montessori School

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

How it compares1.8 pts above NC schools

8.2

This school 8.2 · Excellent
NC avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 77 students, International 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 5.5:1 students to teachers, International Montessori School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

International 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

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How International Montessori School compares to 58 public schools serving similar grades in Durham, NC

Student-Teacher Ratio

5.5:1

This School

13.3:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

600

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

8.2

This School

6.6

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 50.6% vs 0%

Hispanic 19.5% vs 0%

Black 7.8% vs 0%

Asian 6.5% vs 0%

International Montessori School Durham Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
International Montessori School (this school)	—	77	5.5:1	8.2
Hope Valley Elementary	0.3 mi	626	12.8:1	6.5
Rogers-Herr Middle	0.4 mi	631	14.7:1	8.7
Lakewood Elementary	0.9 mi	401	10.8:1	6.0
Community School of Digital & Visual Art	1.1 mi	181	12.9:1	4.5
Lakewood Montessori Middle	1.2 mi	303	14.4:1	9.6
Morehead Montessori	2.0 mi	226	10.8:1	8.8
Fayetteville Street Elementary	2.0 mi	239	12.6:1	5.6
C C Spaulding Elementary	2.1 mi	223	9.3:1	4.9
W G Pearson Elementary	2.1 mi	348	11.2:1	7.2
James E Shepard Middle	2.4 mi	400	12.5:1	7.6
Durham Charter School	2.4 mi	777	12.5:1	7.1
Sherwood Githens Middle	2.8 mi	811	14.2:1	7.3
Durham School of the Arts	3.0 mi	1,767	16.1:1	8.7
Southwest Elementary	3.0 mi	669	12.9:1	8.3
Burton Elementary	3.1 mi	294	9.5:1	9.0
Forest View Elementary	3.1 mi	650	13.3:1	5.8
George Watts Elementary	3.1 mi	309	11.9:1	8.9
E K Powe Elementary	3.1 mi	409	13.2:1	7.9
Pearsontown Elementary	3.2 mi	740	14.5:1	8.7
R N Harris Elementary	3.2 mi	301	10.4:1	5.4

Showing 20 of 58 schools. View all schools in Durham

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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

A 9.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.5:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 6.7 / 10

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School Day Length 6.7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,239.5

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 67%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 5.2 / 10

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Enrollment 77

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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)

White 50.6%

Hispanic 19.5%

Two or More 15.6%

Black 7.8%

Asian 6.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3001 ACADEMY RD STE 300, Durham, NC 27707

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering International Montessori School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Morehead Montessori (rated 8.8/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is DUKE SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 2.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, IMMACULATA CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 2.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Durham, see our Durham schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
DURHAM ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL DIV Durham	0.3 mi	1,195	6.2
Hope Valley Elementary Durham	0.3 mi	626	6.5
Rogers-Herr Middle Durham	0.4 mi	631	8.7
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DURHAM Durham	0.7 mi	80	7.1
Lakewood Elementary Durham	0.9 mi	401	6.0
LERNER JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL Durham	1.0 mi	86	5.9
Community School of Digital & Visual Art Durham	1.1 mi	181	4.5
Lakewood Montessori Middle Durham	1.2 mi	303	9.6
INSIGHT COLEARNING CENTER Durham	1.5 mi	14	—
DURHAM ACADEMY Durham	1.6 mi	1,196	7.3
HILL LEARNING CENTER Durham	1.7 mi	167	7.4
CRESSET CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Durham	1.8 mi	146	8.4
FAITH ASSEMBLY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Durham	1.9 mi	42	6.9
Morehead Montessori Durham	2.0 mi	226	8.8
W G Pearson Elementary Durham	2.1 mi	348	7.2
C C Spaulding Elementary Durham	2.1 mi	223	4.9
Fayetteville Street Elementary Durham	2.0 mi	239	5.6
Durham Charter School Durham	2.4 mi	777	7.1
IMMACULATA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Durham	2.4 mi	496	7.4
DUKE SCHOOL Durham	2.5 mi	439	8.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 27707 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$72,432

Median Home Value

$371,500

Median Rent

$1,364/mo

Population

50,865

College Educated

56.9%

Homeownership

47.2%

Avg Commute

21.1 min

Poverty Rate

14.7%

Median Age

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
MORGANTON DAY SCHOOL Morganton, NC	87	8.1
ST MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Gastonia, NC	103	8.1
CHESTERBROOK ACADEMY-NORTH RALEIGH Raleigh, NC	99	8.0
Carolina Community Academy Roxboro, NC	67	8.0
HIGH POINT FRIENDS SCHOOL High Point, NC	87	7.9
MONTESSORI CHILDRENS SCHOOL Jacksonville, NC	64	7.8

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 49 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 32 Some Transit
Bike Score: 41 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES 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
Phone: (919) 401-4343

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