Very Good
#212 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 24% of private schools
New School Montessori
Elementary School
935 COLUMBIA AVE, Lancaster, PA 17603
Enrollment
100
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
100
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#212 of 873
In Lancaster
#5 of 10
public schools
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New School Montessori
Elementary School in Lancaster · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About New School Montessori
New School Montessori is a private elementary school in Lancaster, PA. New School Montessori serves approximately 100 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. New School Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #212 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 100 students, New School Montessori is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7.5:1 students to teachers, New School Montessori sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
New School Montessori is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow New School Montessori compares to 34 public schools serving similar grades in Lancaster, PA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| New School Montessori (this school) | 7.4 |
| Reynolds MS | 6.0 |
| Wheatland MS | 5.3 |
| Smith-Wade-El El Sch | 6.4 |
| Fulton El Sch | 5.7 |
| Wharton El Sch | 8.3 |
| Lafayette El Sch | 5.5 |
| Carter and MacRae El Sch | 5.4 |
| Price El Sch | 5.3 |
| Ross El Sch | 7.3 |
| Hamilton El Sch | 5.6 |
| King El Sch | 5.4 |
| La Academia Partnership CS | 4.2 |
| Phoenix Academy | 3.8 |
| Brecht Sch | 7.3 |
| Jackson MS | 4.5 |
| Washington El Sch | 5.4 |
| Wickersham El Sch | 5.8 |
| Lincoln MS | 5.0 |
| Burrowes El Sch | 6.2 |
| Rohrerstown El Sch | 7.8 |
Showing 20 of 34 schools. View all schools in Lancaster
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
935 COLUMBIA AVE, Lancaster, PA 17603
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering New School Montessori may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. RESURRECTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Wharton El Sch (rated 8.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Ross El Sch (rated 7.3/10, 1.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Lancaster, see our Lancaster schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Reynolds MS Lancaster | 0.4 mi | 6.0 |
| SACRED HEART SCHOOL Lancaster | 0.4 mi | 7.2 |
| Wheatland MS Lancaster | 0.5 mi | 5.3 |
| Smith-Wade-El El Sch Lancaster | 0.6 mi | 6.4 |
| LANCASTER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Lancaster | 0.9 mi | 7.5 |
| Wharton El Sch Lancaster | 0.8 mi | 8.3 |
| Lafayette El Sch Lancaster | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Fulton El Sch Lancaster | 0.8 mi | 5.7 |
| Carter and MacRae El Sch Lancaster | 1.0 mi | 5.4 |
| Price El Sch Lancaster | 1.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Hamilton El Sch Lancaster | 1.3 mi | 5.6 |
| WONDER ACADEMY Lancaster | 1.0 mi | — |
| Ross El Sch Lancaster | 1.2 mi | 7.3 |
| WAY OF JESUS ACADEMY Lancaster | 1.4 mi | 7.9 |
| King El Sch Lancaster | 1.3 mi | 5.4 |
| Brecht Sch Lancaster | 1.7 mi | 7.3 |
| Phoenix Academy Lancaster | 1.5 mi | 3.8 |
| La Academia Partnership CS Lancaster | 1.5 mi | 4.2 |
| RESURRECTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Lancaster | 1.6 mi | 8.6 |
| Jackson MS Lancaster | 1.7 mi | 4.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 17603 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$77,156
Median Home Value
$244,500
Median Rent
$1,265/mo
Population
66,788
College Educated
36.7%
Homeownership
62.4%
Avg Commute
23.8 min
Poverty Rate
14.8%
Median Age
35.5
Similar Schools
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| School | Rating |
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| EPIPHANY SCHOOL Sayre, PA | 7.4 |
| JEWISH DAY SCHOOL OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY Allentown, PA | 7.4 |
| NITTANY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL State College, PA | 7.4 |
| OLNEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Philadelphia, PA | 7.4 |
| OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS SCHOOL Columbia, PA | 7.4 |
| REGINA ANGELORUM ACADEMY Ardmore, PA | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about New School Montessori
What grades does New School Montessori serve?
New School Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend New School Montessori?
New School Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 100 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New School Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at New School Montessori is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does New School Montessori rank in PA?
New School Montessori ranks #212 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is New School Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
New School Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is New School Montessori a private school?
Yes, New School 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 New School Montessori a religious school?
No, New School Montessori is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 100
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lancaster County
- Phone
- (717) 669-1805
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