Very Good
#168 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 19% of private schools
The Montessori School
Elementary School · Dresher, PA
A private elementary school in Dresher, PA serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
1701 JARRETTOWN RD, Dresher, PA 19025
- 8.7:1 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
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Where The Montessori School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$183,586
Median home value
$606,000
Median rent
$2,894/mo
College educated
69.4%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
1.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19025; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrettown EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 466 | Compare → |
| Maple Glen EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| Thomas Fitzwater EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 444 | 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.
The Montessori School is listed in Dresher, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Montessori School
The Montessori School is a private elementary school in Dresher, PA, serving approximately 55 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #168 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Montessori School
What grades does The Montessori School serve?
The Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend The Montessori School?
The Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Montessori School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Montessori School rank in PA?
The Montessori School ranks #168 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is The Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Montessori School a private school?
Yes, The 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 Montessori School a religious school?
No, The Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 55
- Gender Split
- 36% M / 64% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (215) 542-0740
- Area population (ZIP 19025)
- 7,417
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
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 19025; 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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