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#450 of 873 private schools in PA

The Glen Montessori School

Elementary School · Pittsburgh, PA

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

Private

950 PERRY HWY, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

  • 11.5:1 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)
B5.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-4.9 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,149.2
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.9 / 10
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Diversity Index53%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B6.4 / 10
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Enrollment92
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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.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where The Glen 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 Pittsburgh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,730/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pittsburgh), 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

$108,538

Median home value

$306,900

Median rent

$1,327/mo

College educated

57.9%

Homeownership

77.5%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15237; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White63.0%
Asian26.1%
Hispanic6.5%
Black4.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
West View EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.4K–51.0 mi452Compare →
Highcliff EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.7K–51.3 mi549Compare →
Holy Cross AcademyPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–81.4 mi230Compare →
Kindercare Learning Center 1280Private · tuitionNot ratedK1.5 mi11Compare →

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.

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

About The Glen Montessori School

The Glen Montessori School is a private elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA, serving approximately 92 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #450 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Glen Montessori School

What grades does The Glen Montessori School serve?

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

How many students attend The Glen Montessori School?

The Glen Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 92 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at The Glen Montessori School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Glen Montessori School rank in PA?

The Glen Montessori School ranks #450 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is The Glen Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Glen Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Glen Montessori School a private school?

Yes, The Glen 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 Glen Montessori School a religious school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
92
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
169 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Allegheny County
Area population (ZIP 15237)
44,161
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
42.1
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 15237; 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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