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#402 of 404 private schools in NC
Salem Montessori School
Elementary School · Winston-salem, NC
A private elementary school in Winston-salem, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
529 S CHURCH ST, Winston-salem, NC 27101
- 16.5:1 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 Salem Montessori School 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,758/100K
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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
$44,611
Median home value
$201,500
Median rent
$970/mo
College educated
34.4%
Homeownership
33.4%
Poverty rate
25%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27101; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Downtown SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Diggs-latham ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| The Arts Based SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 611 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Salem Montessori School is listed in Winston-salem, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Salem Montessori School
Salem Montessori School is a private elementary school in Winston-salem, NC, serving approximately 33 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #402 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salem Montessori School
What grades does Salem Montessori School serve?
Salem Montessori School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Salem Montessori School?
Salem Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem Montessori School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Salem Montessori School rank in NC?
Salem Montessori School ranks #402 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Salem Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Salem Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Salem Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Salem 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 Salem Montessori School a religious school?
No, Salem Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 33
- Gender Split
- 39% M / 61% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 5.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Forsyth County
- Phone
- (336) 391-8206
- Area population (ZIP 27101)
- 21,881
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 27101; 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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