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#490 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 49% of private schools
Namaste Montessori School
Elementary School · Ithaca, NY
A private elementary school in Ithaca, NY serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
1608 TRUMANSBURG RD, Ithaca, NY 14850
- 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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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 NY
Test scores
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Where Namaste 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,421/100K
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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
$69,689
Median home value
$334,800
Median rent
$1,446/mo
College educated
71.8%
Homeownership
44.2%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14850; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 177 | Compare → |
| Raymond C Buckley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–4 | 4.6 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Cayuga Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Fall Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 4.8 mi | 218 | 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.
Namaste Montessori School is listed in Ithaca, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Namaste Montessori School
Namaste Montessori School is a private elementary school in Ithaca, NY, serving approximately 36 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #490 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Namaste Montessori School
What grades does Namaste Montessori School serve?
Namaste Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Namaste Montessori School?
Namaste Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Namaste Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Namaste Montessori School is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Namaste Montessori School rank in NY?
Namaste Montessori School ranks #490 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Namaste Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Namaste Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Namaste Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Namaste 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 Namaste Montessori School a religious school?
No, Namaste Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Gender Split
- 42% M / 58% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 183 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Tompkins County
- Phone
- (607) 272-0515
- Area population (ZIP 14850)
- 66,495
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 28.7
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 14850; 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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