Very Good
#35 of 186 private schools in OR
Top 18% of private schools
Montessori Discovery Center
Elementary School · Salem, OR
A private elementary school in Salem, OR serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
1055 ELECTRIC AVE SE, Salem, OR 97302
- 3.8:1 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 OR.
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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 OR
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Montessori Discovery Center 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 76Very Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,397/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salem), 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
$83,697
Median home value
$415,200
Median rent
$1,230/mo
College educated
42.5%
Homeownership
61.2%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97302; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Bush Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| Morningside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| Richmond Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 266 | 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.
Montessori Discovery Center is listed in Salem, OR; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Montessori Discovery Center
Montessori Discovery Center is a private elementary school in Salem, OR, serving approximately 66 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 3.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #35 of 186 private schools in OR.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montessori Discovery Center
What grades does Montessori Discovery Center serve?
Montessori Discovery Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Montessori Discovery Center?
Montessori Discovery Center has an enrollment of approximately 66 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Discovery Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori Discovery Center is 3.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Montessori Discovery Center rank in OR?
Montessori Discovery Center ranks #35 of 186 private schools in OR.
What is Montessori Discovery Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori Discovery Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Montessori Discovery Center a private school?
Yes, Montessori Discovery Center 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 Montessori Discovery Center a religious school?
No, Montessori Discovery Center is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 66
- Gender Split
- 42% M / 58% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Marion County
- Phone
- (503) 371-3415
- Area population (ZIP 97302)
- 40,954
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 97302; 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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