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#68 of 713 private schools in OH

Top 9% of private schools

Nightingale Montessori

School · Springfield, OH

A private school in Springfield, OH serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

1106 E HIGH ST, Springfield, OH 45505

  • Math 9% vs OH 31% (2019)
  • Reading 27% vs OH 45% (2019)
  • 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+6.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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School Day Length8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,392
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.3 / 10
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Diversity Index58%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment157
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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.

Math Proficiency9%(2019 OST)
School
State
31%(2019 OST)
ELA Proficiency27%(2019 OST)
School
State
45%(2019 OST)

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The neighborhood

Where Nightingale Montessori 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 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 75Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,994/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), 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

$42,409

Median home value

$87,500

Median rent

$802/mo

College educated

10.4%

Homeownership

53.2%

Poverty rate

27.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White58.6%
Black21.0%
Two or More16.6%
Hispanic3.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Catholic CentralPrivate · tuition8.0privatePK–120.1 mi417Compare →
Catholic Central SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8privatePK–120.1 mi425Compare →
Clark Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified5.2PK2.3 mi417Compare →
Emmanuel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.5privateK–123.7 mi316Compare →

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.

Nightingale Montessori is listed in Springfield, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Nightingale Montessori

Nightingale Montessori is a private school in Springfield, OH, serving approximately 157 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #68 of 713 private schools in OH. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Nightingale Montessori

What grades does Nightingale Montessori serve?

Nightingale Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Nightingale Montessori?

Nightingale Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nightingale Montessori?

The student-teacher ratio at Nightingale Montessori is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Nightingale Montessori rank in OH?

Nightingale Montessori ranks #68 of 713 private schools in OH.

What is Nightingale Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?

Nightingale Montessori 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 Nightingale Montessori?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Nightingale Montessori has 9% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).

Is Nightingale Montessori a private school?

Yes, Nightingale Montessori 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 Nightingale Montessori a religious school?

No, Nightingale Montessori is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
157
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
174 days
Setting
Small City
County
Clark County
Area population (ZIP 45505)
20,299
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
34.6
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 45505; 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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