Very Good
#114 of 404 private schools in NC
Top 28% of private schools
Montessori School of Durham
Elementary School
2800 PICKETT RD, Durham, NC 27705
Enrollment
80
Student-Teacher
6.9:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
80
Student-Teacher
6.9:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
North Carolina private schools
#114 of 404
In Durham
#12 of 19
public schools
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Montessori School of Durham
Elementary School in Durham · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Montessori School of Durham
Montessori School of Durham is a private elementary school in Durham, NC. Montessori School of Durham serves approximately 80 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Montessori School of Durham has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #114 of 404 private schools in NC.
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- NC avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 80 students, Montessori School of Durham 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 6.9:1 students to teachers, Montessori School of Durham sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Montessori School of Durham 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
BetaHow Montessori School of Durham compares to 58 public schools serving similar grades in Durham, NC
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Montessori School of Durham (this school) | 7.1 |
| Community School of Digital & Visual Art | 4.5 |
| Hope Valley Elementary | 6.5 |
| Rogers-Herr Middle | 8.7 |
| Lakewood Elementary | 6.0 |
| Lakewood Montessori Middle | 9.6 |
| Morehead Montessori | 8.8 |
| Forest View Elementary | 5.8 |
| Durham Charter School | 7.1 |
| C C Spaulding Elementary | 4.9 |
| Sherwood Githens Middle | 7.3 |
| Fayetteville Street Elementary | 5.6 |
| W G Pearson Elementary | 7.2 |
| James E Shepard Middle | 7.6 |
| E K Powe Elementary | 7.9 |
| Durham School of the Arts | 8.7 |
| George Watts Elementary | 8.9 |
| Central Park School For Children | 5.6 |
| Southwest Elementary | 8.3 |
| Burton Elementary | 9.0 |
| Global Scholars Academy | 7.9 |
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
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.
Data Unavailable
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
2800 PICKETT RD, Durham, NC 27705
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Montessori School of Durham may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Morehead Montessori (rated 8.8/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, DUKE SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Durham, see our Durham schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LERNER JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL Durham | 0.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Community School of Digital & Visual Art Durham | 0.4 mi | 4.5 |
| DURHAM ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL DIV Durham | 0.6 mi | 6.2 |
| INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL Durham | 0.7 mi | 8.2 |
| DURHAM ACADEMY Durham | 0.9 mi | 7.3 |
| Hope Valley Elementary Durham | 1.0 mi | 6.5 |
| Rogers-Herr Middle Durham | 1.0 mi | 8.7 |
| HILL LEARNING CENTER Durham | 1.0 mi | 7.4 |
| Lakewood Elementary Durham | 1.1 mi | 6.0 |
| CRESSET CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Durham | 1.2 mi | 8.4 |
| Lakewood Montessori Middle Durham | 1.5 mi | 9.6 |
| INSIGHT COLEARNING CENTER Durham | 1.7 mi | — |
| DUKE SCHOOL Durham | 1.9 mi | 8.2 |
| HOPE CREEK ACADEMY Durham | 2.1 mi | 7.2 |
| HOPE CREEK ACADEMY Durham | 2.1 mi | 6.9 |
| Morehead Montessori Durham | 2.4 mi | 8.8 |
| Sherwood Githens Middle Durham | 2.6 mi | 7.3 |
| Forest View Elementary Durham | 2.4 mi | 5.8 |
| TRINITY SCHOOL OF DURHAM & CHAPEL HILL Durham | 2.3 mi | 7.3 |
| Durham Charter School Durham | 2.6 mi | 7.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 27705 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,153
Median Home Value
$398,500
Median Rent
$1,422/mo
Population
48,412
College Educated
62.4%
Homeownership
44.6%
Avg Commute
21.6 min
Poverty Rate
16.9%
Median Age
35.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Childrens Center Winston-Salem, NC | 7.1 |
| TRIMONT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Franklin, NC | 7.0 |
| The Special Children's School Winston-Salem, NC | 7.2 |
| Aggie Academy Greensboro, NC | 6.9 |
| EMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Asheville, NC | 6.9 |
| Knotts Island Elementary Knotts Island, NC | 6.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Montessori School of Durham
What grades does Montessori School of Durham serve?
Montessori School of Durham serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Montessori School of Durham?
Montessori School of Durham has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori School of Durham?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori School of Durham is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Montessori School of Durham rank in NC?
Montessori School of Durham ranks #114 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Montessori School of Durham's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori School of Durham has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Montessori School of Durham a private school?
Yes, Montessori School of Durham 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 School of Durham a religious school?
No, Montessori School of Durham is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 80
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Durham County
- Phone
- (919) 489-9045
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