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#311 of 404 private schools in NC

Peace Rose Montessori School

Elementary School

717 ORCHARD AVE, Wilmington, NC 28403

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

5.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

5.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

North Carolina private schools

#311 of 404

In Wilmington

#9 of 15

public schools

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About Peace Rose Montessori School

Peace Rose Montessori School is a private elementary school in Wilmington, NC. Peace Rose Montessori School serves approximately 55 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Peace Rose Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #311 of 404 private schools in NC.

How it compares1.0 pts below NC schools

5.4

This school 5.4 · Average
NC avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 55 students, Peace Rose 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.

Peace Rose 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.

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How Peace Rose Montessori School compares to 39 public schools serving similar grades in Wilmington, NC

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.4:1

This School

13.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

433

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.4

This School

6.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 94.5% vs 0%

Asian 3.6% vs 0%

Peace Rose Montessori School Wilmington Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Peace Rose Montessori School (this school)	—	55	10.4:1	5.4
Wilmington School of the Arts	0.6 mi	229	14.3:1	8.6
Forest Hills Global Elementary	0.7 mi	355	11.5:1	3.4
Wilmington Preparatory Academy	1.1 mi	92	9.2:1	5.9
Career Readiness Academy at Mosley PLC	1.2 mi	86	6.6:1	6.9
A H Snipes Academy of Arts/Des	1.4 mi	354	10.1:1	6.5
Edwin A Alderman Elementary	1.4 mi	274	11.9:1	4.7
R Freeman Sch of Engineering	1.5 mi	263	9.4:1	2.5
Winter Park Model Elementary	1.5 mi	291	10.8:1	8.4
Roland-Grise Middle	1.6 mi	848	16.3:1	7.0
Lake Forest Academy	1.6 mi	43	3.3:1	5.4
Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington	1.8 mi	344	10.8:1	7.0
Williston Middle	1.9 mi	661	13:1	3.6
The International School at Gregory	1.9 mi	508	13.4:1	8.3
College Park Elementary	2.4 mi	444	11.7:1	3.4
Sunset Park Elementary	2.5 mi	407	11.3:1	5.4
Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington	2.6 mi	133	26.6:1	7.0
Holly Tree Elementary	2.6 mi	406	13.5:1	8.0
D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy	2.7 mi	197	32.8:1	5.2
Cape Fear Center for Inquiry	2.8 mi	404	13.9:1	6.7
Pine Valley Elementary	3.2 mi	455	14.7:1	7.7

Showing 20 of 39 schools. View all schools in Wilmington

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

B 5.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.4:1

Instructional Commitment

A 9.4 / 10

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School Day Length 7.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,350

Diversity & Inclusion

C 2.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 10%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C+ 4.0 / 10

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Enrollment 55

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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 94.5%

Asian 3.6%

Two or More 1.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

717 ORCHARD AVE, Wilmington, NC 28403

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Peace Rose Montessori School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Wilmington School of the Arts (rated 8.6/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Winter Park Model Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, A H Snipes Academy of Arts/Des (rated 6.5/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Wilmington, see our Wilmington schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
SOUTHEASTERN AUTISM ACADEMY Wilmington	0.2 mi	32	6.4
PATHWAYS MIDDLE AND HIGH Wilmington	0.2 mi	35	3.6
HILL SCHOOL OF WILMINGTON Wilmington	0.5 mi	51	5.4
Wilmington School of the Arts Wilmington	0.6 mi	229	8.6
Forest Hills Global Elementary Wilmington	0.7 mi	355	3.4
PEACE ROSE MONTESSORI Wilmington	0.9 mi	57	6.4
Wilmington Preparatory Academy Wilmington	1.1 mi	92	5.9
Career Readiness Academy at Mosley PLC Wilmington	1.2 mi	86	6.9
Edwin A Alderman Elementary Wilmington	1.4 mi	274	4.7
R Freeman Sch of Engineering Wilmington	1.5 mi	263	2.5
A H Snipes Academy of Arts/Des Wilmington	1.4 mi	354	6.5
Isaac M Bear Early College High School Wilmington	1.3 mi	251	7.3
Roland-Grise Middle Wilmington	1.6 mi	848	7.0
Winter Park Model Elementary Wilmington	1.5 mi	291	8.4
CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Wilmington	1.6 mi	100	7.1
Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington Wilmington	1.8 mi	344	7.0
Lake Forest Academy Wilmington	1.6 mi	43	5.4
John T Hoggard High Wilmington	1.9 mi	2,178	7.4
PINE VALLEY UMC WEE CARE PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Wilmington	2.0 mi	10	—
New Hanover High Wilmington	1.9 mi	1,515	4.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 28403 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$50,988

Median Home Value

$337,600

Median Rent

$1,293/mo

Population

40,292

College Educated

47.6%

Homeownership

35.6%

Avg Commute

17.6 min

Poverty Rate

23.7%

Median Age

29.7

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
CEDARWOOD ACADEMY Charlotte, NC	37	5.4
GREENVILLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Winterville, NC	70	5.4
Lake Forest Academy Wilmington, NC	43	5.4
MILLS RIVER SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST SCHOOL Mills River, NC	51	5.5
WAYNE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Goldsboro, NC	54	5.5
SEDGEFIELD SCHOOL Charlotte, NC	52	5.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Peace Rose Montessori School

What grades does Peace Rose Montessori School serve?

Peace Rose Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Peace Rose Montessori School?

Peace Rose Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Peace Rose Montessori School?

The student-teacher ratio at Peace Rose Montessori School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Peace Rose Montessori School rank in NC?

Peace Rose Montessori School ranks #311 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is Peace Rose Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?

Peace Rose Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Peace Rose Montessori School a private school?

Yes, Peace Rose 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 Peace Rose Montessori School a religious school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 61 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 32 Some Transit
Bike Score: 77 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 55
Gender Split: 51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 5
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 7.5 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: New Hanover County
Phone: (910) 769-2812

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