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#353 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 40% of private schools

The Gladwyne Montessori School

Elementary School · Gladwyne, PA

A private elementary school in Gladwyne, PA serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

Private

920 YOUNGS FORD RD, Gladwyne, PA 19035

  • 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+4.0 / 10
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Diversity Index5%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B6.2 / 10
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Enrollment87
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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

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The neighborhood

Where The Gladwyne 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 Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$250,001

Median home value

$1,388,300

Median rent

$3,501/mo

College educated

83.8%

Homeownership

84.3%

Poverty rate

0.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black97.7%
Hispanic2.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gladwyne SchEnrollment path unverified9.3K–40.3 mi545Compare →
The Gateway SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.0 mi20Compare →
Noreen Cook Center for Ece of Har Zion TemplePrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.1 mi21Compare →
Penn Valley SchEnrollment path unverified9.6K–41.4 mi500Compare →

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.

The Gladwyne Montessori School is listed in Gladwyne, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Gladwyne Montessori School

The Gladwyne Montessori School is a private elementary school in Gladwyne, PA, serving approximately 87 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #353 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Gladwyne Montessori School

What grades does The Gladwyne Montessori School serve?

The Gladwyne Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend The Gladwyne Montessori School?

The Gladwyne Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 87 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Gladwyne Montessori School?

The student-teacher ratio at The Gladwyne Montessori School is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Gladwyne Montessori School rank in PA?

The Gladwyne Montessori School ranks #353 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is The Gladwyne Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Gladwyne Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Gladwyne Montessori School a private school?

Yes, The Gladwyne 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 Gladwyne Montessori School a religious school?

No, The Gladwyne Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
87
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
Area population (ZIP 19035)
3,779
Area median age
45.5
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 19035; 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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