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Guide Post Montessori School

Elementary School

212 HICKS ST, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Private

Enrollment

16

Student-Teacher

3.5:1

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2021-22

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About Guide Post Montessori School

Guide Post Montessori School is a private elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. Guide Post Montessori School serves approximately 16 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 3.5:1 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 16 students, Guide Post 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 3.5:1 students to teachers, Guide Post Montessori School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Guide Post 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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How Guide Post Montessori School compares to 332 public schools serving similar grades in Brooklyn, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio
3.5:1
This School
vs
12.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
16
This School
vs
496
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 18.8% vs 0%
Black 12.5% vs 0%
Guide Post Montessori School Brooklyn Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Guide Post Montessori School (this school)
EMILY WARREN ROEBLING SCHOOL (THE) 7.8
PS 29 JOHN M HARRIGAN 7.9
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL-CSD 13 5.0
PS 261 ZIPPORIAH MILLS 6.6
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-COBBLE HILL 6.2
PS 287 BAILEY K ASHFORD 5.0
BROOKLYN RISE CHARTER SCHOOL 8.0
PS 369 COY L COX SCHOOL 3.7
PS 307 DANIEL HALE WILLIAMS 4.6
COMMUNITY ROOTS CHARTER SCHOOL 6.7
PS 67 CHARLES A DORSEY 5.0
PS 38 PACIFIC (THE) 7.9
PS 58 CARROLL (THE) 8.0
PS 32 SAMUEL MILLS SPROLE 8.4
BROOKLYN NEW SCHOOL-PS 146 (THE) 4.5
PS 46 EDWARD C BLUM 2.6
RED HOOK NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL 5.1
PS 133 WILLIAM A BUTLER 8.2
PS 20 CLINTON HILL 7.3
COMPASS CHARTER SCHOOL 3.3

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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 – 5th
Enrollment
16 students
Type
Private
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.5:1
Address
212 HICKS ST, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone
(929) 524-3588
Data Year
SY 2021-22
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Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Two or More 68.8%
White 18.8%
Black 12.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

212 HICKS ST, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Guide Post Montessori School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. A FANTIS PAROCHIAL SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 0.4 miles away). Another option is PS 29 JOHN M HARRIGAN (rated 7.9/10, 0.6 miles away). Additionally, EMILY WARREN ROEBLING SCHOOL (THE) (rated 7.8/10, 0.4 miles away). For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.6 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11201 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$169,285

Median Home Value

$1,131,700

Median Rent

$3,207/mo

Population

69,251

College Educated

79.2%

Homeownership

35.5%

Avg Commute

30.9 min

Poverty Rate

10.4%

Median Age

35.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Guide Post Montessori School

What grades does Guide Post Montessori School serve?

Guide Post Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Guide Post Montessori School?

Guide Post Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 16 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Guide Post Montessori School?

The student-teacher ratio at Guide Post Montessori School is 3.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

Is Guide Post Montessori School a private school?

Yes, Guide Post 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 Guide Post Montessori School a religious school?

No, Guide Post Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
16
Gender Split
88% M / 12% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County

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