Excellent
#66 of 713 private schools in OH
Top 9% of private schools
Canton Montessori School
Elementary School · Canton, OH
A private elementary school in Canton, OH serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
3909 BLACKBURN RD NW, Canton, OH 44718
- Math 46% vs OH 37% (2019)
- Reading 77% vs OH 49% (2019)
- 3.7:1 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 OH.
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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 OH
2019 OST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
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Where Canton 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,583/100K
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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
$86,171
Median home value
$285,500
Median rent
$871/mo
College educated
43.3%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44718; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small World MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.0 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Avondale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–4 | 0.1 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| St Michael Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Canton Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 80 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Canton Montessori School is listed in Canton, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Canton Montessori School
Canton Montessori School is a private elementary school in Canton, OH, serving approximately 36 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 3.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #66 of 713 private schools in OH. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Canton Montessori School
What grades does Canton Montessori School serve?
Canton Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Canton Montessori School?
Canton Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canton Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canton Montessori School is 3.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Canton Montessori School rank in OH?
Canton Montessori School ranks #66 of 713 private schools in OH.
What is Canton Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Canton Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Canton Montessori School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Canton Montessori School has 46% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
Is Canton Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Canton 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 Canton Montessori School a religious school?
No, Canton Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 36
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Stark County
- Phone
- (330) 452-0148
- Area population (ZIP 44718)
- 12,809
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 OST · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 OST. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 OST · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 OST. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 44718; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2019 OST; directory SY 2021–22
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