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#1132 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 33% in state

Pleasant Ridge Montessori School

Elementary School · Cincinnati Public Schools · Cincinnati, OH

A Cincinnati Public Schools elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5945 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45213

  • Math 36% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.8:1
District spending per student$19,415
Chronic Absenteeism31.7%

Students at Pleasant Ridge Montessori School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency36%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
44%
2010
Math
34%
ELA
48%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Pleasant Ridge 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. Open the Cincinnati map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,675/100K

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

$70,897

Median home value

$259,300

Median rent

$929/mo

College educated

54.7%

Homeownership

60.1%

Poverty rate

12.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45213; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Nativity SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privateK–80.2 mi401Compare →
T.c.p. World AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.1K–70.2 mi353Compare →
Kennedy Heights Montessori CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.1 mi11Compare →
Woodford AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–61.1 mi334Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.

Cincinnati Public Schools

Schools in district
66
Rank in district
#8 of 65
District spending per student
$19,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pleasant Ridge Montessori School is listed in Cincinnati Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pleasant Ridge Montessori School

Pleasant Ridge Montessori School is a public elementary school in Cincinnati, OH, part of Cincinnati Public Schools, serving approximately 754 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,132 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pleasant Ridge Montessori School

What grades does Pleasant Ridge Montessori School serve?

Pleasant Ridge Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Pleasant Ridge Montessori School?

Pleasant Ridge Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 754 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Ridge Montessori School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Ridge Montessori School is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pleasant Ridge Montessori School rank in OH?

Pleasant Ridge Montessori School ranks #1,132 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Pleasant Ridge Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pleasant Ridge Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Pleasant Ridge Montessori School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Ridge Montessori School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Pleasant Ridge Montessori School a charter school?

No, Pleasant Ridge Montessori School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pleasant Ridge Montessori School a Title I school?

No, Pleasant Ridge Montessori School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
754
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Hamilton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.7%
Area population (ZIP 45213)
11,273
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
38.3
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. 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.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 45213; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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