Excellent
#1 of 77 private schools in NV
Top 1% of private schools
Foothills Montessori School
Elementary School · Henderson, NV
A private elementary school in Henderson, NV serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1401 AMADOR LN, Henderson, NV 89012
- 7.3:1 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 NV.
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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 NV
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Foothills Montessori School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,997/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Henderson), 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
$97,468
Median home value
$472,100
Median rent
$1,915/mo
College educated
43.5%
Homeownership
62.1%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89012; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Hannah Marie ESEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 661 | Compare → |
| Somerset Academy StephanieCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 956 | Compare → |
| Yeshiva Day School of Las VegasPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 182 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Foothills Montessori School is listed in Henderson, NV; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Foothills Montessori School
Foothills Montessori School is a private elementary school in Henderson, NV, serving approximately 237 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 77 private schools in NV.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Foothills Montessori School
What grades does Foothills Montessori School serve?
Foothills Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Foothills Montessori School?
Foothills Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothills Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Foothills Montessori School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Foothills Montessori School rank in NV?
Foothills Montessori School ranks #1 of 77 private schools in NV.
What is Foothills Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Foothills Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Foothills Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Foothills 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 Foothills Montessori School a religious school?
No, Foothills Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 237
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.4 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Clark County
- Phone
- (702) 407-0790
- Area population (ZIP 89012)
- 38,081
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 89012; 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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