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The Bala House Montessori School
Elementary School
27 CONSHOHOCKEN STATE ROAD, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Enrollment
13
Student-Teacher
3.2:1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
13
Student-Teacher
3.2:1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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The Bala House Montessori School
Elementary School in Bala Cynwyd · grades Pre-K – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About The Bala House Montessori School
The Bala House Montessori School is a private elementary school in Bala Cynwyd, PA. The Bala House Montessori School serves approximately 13 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 3.2:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 13 students, The Bala House Montessori School 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 3.2:1 students to teachers, The Bala House Montessori School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
The Bala House Montessori School 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.
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Student Demographics
All Schools in Bala Cynwyd
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| The Bala House Montessori School (this school) | — |
| Cynwyd Sch | 9.2 |
| Bala-Cynwyd MS | 9.0 |
| Belmont Hills El Sch | 9.4 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 13 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.2:1
- Address
- 27 CONSHOHOCKEN STATE ROAD, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
- Phone
- (610) 664-6767
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in PA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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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
27 CONSHOHOCKEN STATE ROAD, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Bala House Montessori School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Belmont Hills El Sch (rated 9.4/10, 1.5 miles away). Another option is Cynwyd Sch (rated 9.2/10, 1.0 miles away). Additionally, WALDRON MERCY ACADEMY (rated 7.7/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Merion Station). For more schools in Bala Cynwyd, see our Bala Cynwyd schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19004 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$143,781
Median Home Value
$616,000
Median Rent
$1,791/mo
Population
10,439
College Educated
72.5%
Homeownership
71.7%
Avg Commute
28.5 min
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Median Age
42.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Bala House Montessori School
What grades does The Bala House Montessori School serve?
The Bala House Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend The Bala House Montessori School?
The Bala House Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 13 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Bala House Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Bala House Montessori School is 3.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is The Bala House Montessori School a private school?
Yes, The Bala House Montessori School 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 The Bala House Montessori School a religious school?
No, The Bala House Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 13
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (610) 664-6767
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