Below Average
#384 of 404 private schools in NC
Montessori at Sandy Ford
Elementary School · Newton, NC
A private elementary school in Newton, NC serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2931 SANDY FORD RD, Newton, NC 28658
- 12.1:1 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 Montessori at Sandy Ford 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,322/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,805
Median home value
$192,500
Median rent
$933/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
75.2%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28658; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Startown ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | 1.7 mi | 534 | Compare → |
| South Newton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| North Newton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 3.8 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| Blackburn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–6 | 4.0 mi | 488 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Montessori at Sandy Ford is listed in Newton, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Montessori at Sandy Ford
Montessori at Sandy Ford is a private elementary school in Newton, NC, serving approximately 47 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #384 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montessori at Sandy Ford
What grades does Montessori at Sandy Ford serve?
Montessori at Sandy Ford serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Montessori at Sandy Ford?
Montessori at Sandy Ford has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori at Sandy Ford?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori at Sandy Ford is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Montessori at Sandy Ford rank in NC?
Montessori at Sandy Ford ranks #384 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Montessori at Sandy Ford's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori at Sandy Ford has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Montessori at Sandy Ford a private school?
Yes, Montessori at Sandy Ford 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 Montessori at Sandy Ford a religious school?
No, Montessori at Sandy Ford is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 47
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Catawba County
- Phone
- (828) 294-7478
- Area population (ZIP 28658)
- 25,681
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 28658; 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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