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#340 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 39% of private schools
Montessori Academy of Lancaster
Elementary School · Lancaster, PA
A private elementary school in Lancaster, PA serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
2750 WEAVER RD, Lancaster, PA 17601
- 7.1:1 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 PA.
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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 PA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
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Where Montessori Academy of Lancaster 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,433
Median home value
$324,000
Median rent
$1,477/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17601; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neff SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–4 | 0.9 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| Bucher SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–4 | 1.1 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| St. John Neumann Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 141 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Montessori Academy of Lancaster is listed in Lancaster, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Montessori Academy of Lancaster
Montessori Academy of Lancaster is a private elementary school in Lancaster, PA, serving approximately 120 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #340 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montessori Academy of Lancaster
What grades does Montessori Academy of Lancaster serve?
Montessori Academy of Lancaster serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Montessori Academy of Lancaster?
Montessori Academy of Lancaster has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Academy of Lancaster?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori Academy of Lancaster is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Montessori Academy of Lancaster rank in PA?
Montessori Academy of Lancaster ranks #340 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Montessori Academy of Lancaster's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori Academy of Lancaster has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Montessori Academy of Lancaster a private school?
Yes, Montessori Academy of Lancaster 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 Academy of Lancaster a religious school?
No, Montessori Academy of Lancaster is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 120
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 150 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lancaster County
- Phone
- (717) 560-0815
- Area population (ZIP 17601)
- 56,348
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 17601; 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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