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#401 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 40% of private schools
Woodland Hill Montessori School
Elementary School
100 MONTESSORI PL, Rensselaer, NY 12144
Enrollment
314
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
6.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
314
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
6.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#401 of 992
In Rensselaer
#2 of 2
public schools
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Woodland Hill Montessori School
Elementary School in Rensselaer · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Woodland Hill Montessori School
Woodland Hill Montessori School is a private elementary school in Rensselaer, NY. Woodland Hill Montessori School serves approximately 314 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. Woodland Hill Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #401 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 6.6 · Average
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 9:1 students to teachers, Woodland Hill Montessori School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Woodland Hill 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
BetaHow Woodland Hill Montessori School compares to the 3 public schools in Rensselaer, NY
Student Demographics
All Schools in Rensselaer
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Woodland Hill Montessori School (this school) | 6.6 |
| RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 5.3 |
| VAN RENSSELAER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 3.1 |
| RED MILL SCHOOL | 6.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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 NY.
Data Unavailable
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
100 MONTESSORI PL, Rensselaer, NY 12144
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Woodland Hill Montessori School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BELL TOP SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Troy), which scores notably higher. Another option is CITIZEN EDMOND GENET SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby East Greenbush), which scores notably higher. Additionally, NORTH GREENBUSH SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Troy), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Rensselaer, see our Rensselaer schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL East Greenbush | 1.4 mi | 8.1 |
| BELL TOP SCHOOL Troy | 1.6 mi | 7.9 |
| RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Rensselaer | 1.6 mi | 5.3 |
| VAN RENSSELAER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rensselaer | 1.6 mi | 3.1 |
| DOANE STUART SCHOOL Rensselaer | 2.0 mi | 8.1 |
| RED MILL SCHOOL Rensselaer | 2.3 mi | 6.8 |
| ROBERT C PARKER SCHOOL North Greenbush | 2.1 mi | 6.7 |
| CITIZEN EDMOND GENET SCHOOL East Greenbush | 3.2 mi | 7.7 |
| NORTH GREENBUSH SCHOOL Troy | 3.3 mi | 7.5 |
| LA SALLE INSTITUTE Troy | 3.3 mi | 5.8 |
| NORTH ALBANY ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL Albany | 3.1 mi | 6.0 |
| HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL East Greenbush | 3.8 mi | 4.6 |
| MENANDS SCHOOL Menands | 3.5 mi | 6.2 |
| GARDNER-DICKINSON SCHOOL Wynantskill | 3.7 mi | 5.9 |
| HOWARD L GOFF SCHOOL East Greenbush | 4.0 mi | 7.7 |
| ARBOR HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Albany | 3.2 mi | 4.1 |
| GIFFEN MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Albany | 3.2 mi | 3.0 |
| ST JUDE THE APOSTLE SCHOOL Wynantskill | 4.0 mi | 5.6 |
| KIPP TROY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL Troy | 4.5 mi | 4.5 |
| CARROLL HILL SCHOOL Troy | 4.5 mi | 4.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 12144 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$88,357
Median Home Value
$235,300
Median Rent
$1,379/mo
Population
21,631
College Educated
38.3%
Homeownership
59.1%
Avg Commute
21.1 min
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Median Age
40.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL 2 (THE) Wyandanch, NY | 6.6 |
| ALFRED-ALMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Almond, NY | 6.6 |
| ARCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bronx, NY | 6.6 |
| BIG FLATS SCHOOL Big Flats, NY | 6.6 |
| CHRISTOPHER AVENUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 6.6 |
| DEASY SCHOOL Glen Cove, NY | 6.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Woodland Hill Montessori School
What grades does Woodland Hill Montessori School serve?
Woodland Hill Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Woodland Hill Montessori School?
Woodland Hill Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Hill Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Hill Montessori School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Woodland Hill Montessori School rank in NY?
Woodland Hill Montessori School ranks #401 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Woodland Hill Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Woodland Hill Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Woodland Hill Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Woodland Hill 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 Woodland Hill Montessori School a religious school?
No, Woodland Hill Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 314
- Gender Split
- 42% M / 58% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rensselaer County
- Phone
- (518) 283-5400
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