Very Good
#882 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 33% in state
Washington Montessori
School · Washington Montessori · Washington, NC
A charter school in Washington, NC where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2330 Old Bath Hwy, Washington, NC 27889
- Math 58% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Washington Montessori score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 62% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
How we rate schools
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Where Washington Montessori 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 1Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,910/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Washington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,694
Median home value
$184,100
Median rent
$847/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
60.7%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27889; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Washington Montessori
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,270NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Washington Montessori is listed in Washington Montessori; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Montessori
Washington Montessori is a public school in Washington, NC, part of Washington Montessori, serving approximately 413 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #882 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Montessori
What grades does Washington Montessori serve?
Washington Montessori serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Washington Montessori?
Washington Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 413 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Montessori is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington Montessori rank in NC?
Washington Montessori ranks #882 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Washington Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Montessori 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.
What are the test scores at Washington Montessori?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Montessori has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Washington Montessori a charter school?
Yes, Washington Montessori is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Washington Montessori a Title I school?
No, Washington Montessori is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 413
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Beaufort County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (252) 946-1977
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 27889)
- 24,568
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
Official sources & links
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 27889; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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