Below Average
#356 of 404 private schools in NC
Montessori Day School
Elementary School · Chapel Hill, NC
A private elementary school in Chapel Hill, NC serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1702 LEGION RD, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
- 4.7:1 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 Montessori Day School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,693/100K
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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
$124,821
Median home value
$571,900
Median rent
$1,518/mo
College educated
74.9%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27517; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ephesus ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| Estes Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Creekside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 551 | Compare → |
| Ignite Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 369 | 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 Day School is listed in Chapel Hill, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Montessori Day School
Montessori Day School is a private elementary school in Chapel Hill, NC, serving approximately 30 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #356 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montessori Day School
What grades does Montessori Day School serve?
Montessori Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Montessori Day School?
Montessori Day School has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori Day School is 4.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Montessori Day School rank in NC?
Montessori Day School ranks #356 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Montessori Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Montessori Day School a private school?
Yes, Montessori Day 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 Montessori Day School a religious school?
No, Montessori Day School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 30
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 169 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (919) 929-3339
- Area population (ZIP 27517)
- 28,676
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 27517; 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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