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Ponderosa Montessori School
Elementary School
304 ROVER BLVD, Los Alamos, NM 87547
Enrollment
13
Student-Teacher
0.7:1
Grades
Pre-K – 1st
Enrollment
13
Student-Teacher
0.7:1
Grades
Pre-K – 1st
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Ponderosa Montessori School
Elementary School in Los Alamos · grades Pre-K – 1st. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Ponderosa Montessori School
Ponderosa Montessori School is a private elementary school in Los Alamos, NM. Ponderosa Montessori School serves approximately 13 students, and covers grades Pre-K-1st, and has a 0.7:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 13 students, Ponderosa 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.
At 0.7:1 students to teachers, Ponderosa Montessori School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Ponderosa 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.
Compare to Public Schools
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Student Demographics
All Schools in Los Alamos
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Ponderosa Montessori School (this school) | — |
| BARRANCA MESA ELEMENTARY | 6.6 |
| LOS ALAMOS MIDDLE | 7.4 |
| LOS ALAMOS HIGH | 8.1 |
| TOPPER FRESHMAN ACADEMY | 8.2 |
| ASPEN ELEMENTARY | 6.6 |
| MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY | 9.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 13 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 0.7:1
- Address
- 304 ROVER BLVD, Los Alamos, NM 87547
- Phone
- (505) 672-9211
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in NM aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
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Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
304 ROVER BLVD, Los Alamos, NM 87547
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ponderosa Montessori School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY (rated 9.0/10, 8.8 miles away). Another option is CHAMISA ELEMENTARY (rated 7.9/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby White Rock). Additionally, PINON ELEMENTARY (rated 7.7/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby White Rock). For more schools in Los Alamos, see our Los Alamos schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 14.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CHAMISA ELEMENTARY White Rock | 0.8 mi | 7.9 |
| PINON ELEMENTARY White Rock | 0.7 mi | 7.7 |
| San Ildefonso Day School Santa Fe | 7.2 mi | 7.7 |
| BARRANCA MESA ELEMENTARY Los Alamos | 7.5 mi | 6.6 |
| LOS ALAMOS MIDDLE Los Alamos | 7.5 mi | 7.4 |
| CANYONCITO MONTESSORI SCHOOL Los Alamos | 7.5 mi | — |
| LOS ALAMOS HIGH Los Alamos | 8.0 mi | 8.1 |
| TOPPER FRESHMAN ACADEMY Los Alamos | 8.1 mi | 8.2 |
| ASPEN ELEMENTARY Los Alamos | 8.2 mi | 6.6 |
| MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY Los Alamos | 8.8 mi | 9.0 |
| POJOAQUE INTERMEDIATE Santa Fe | 8.6 mi | 2.6 |
| PABLO ROYBAL ELEMENTARY Santa Fe | 8.7 mi | 3.7 |
| POJOAQUE HIGH Santa Fe | 8.7 mi | 6.0 |
| POJOAQUE MIDDLE Santa Fe | 11.2 mi | 4.2 |
| SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY Pojoaque | 11.2 mi | 3.8 |
| Kha'p'o Community School Espanola | 12.5 mi | 3.1 |
| LOS NINOS ELEMENTARY Espanola | 13.9 mi | 6.6 |
| JAMES RODRIGUEZ ELEMENTARY Espanola | 13.9 mi | 2.9 |
| CARLOS F. VIGIL MIDDLE Espanola | 14.4 mi | 5.7 |
| TONY QUINTANA ELEMENTARY Espanola | 14.3 mi | 5.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 87547 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$150,714
Median Home Value
$460,100
Population
5,568
College Educated
70.4%
Homeownership
99.6%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Median Age
41.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ponderosa Montessori School
What grades does Ponderosa Montessori School serve?
Ponderosa Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Ponderosa Montessori School?
Ponderosa Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 13 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ponderosa Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ponderosa Montessori School is 0.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Ponderosa Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa Montessori School a religious school?
No, Ponderosa Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 13
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 0.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Los Alamos County
- Phone
- (505) 672-9211
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