Very Good
#42 of 284 private schools in TN
Top 14% of private schools
Lamplighter Montessori School
Elementary School · Cordova, TN
A private elementary school in Cordova, TN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
8563 FAY RD, Cordova, TN 38018
- 6:1 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 TN.
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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 TN
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Lamplighter 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 Memphis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average358/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,627
Median home value
$255,300
Median rent
$1,594/mo
College educated
46.2%
Homeownership
62.7%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38018; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis School of Excellence Elementary CordovaCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| Riverwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 1,018 | Compare → |
| Cadance Academy PreschoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Cordova ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 783 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Lamplighter Montessori School is listed in Cordova, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Lamplighter Montessori School
Lamplighter Montessori School is a private elementary school in Cordova, TN, serving approximately 86 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #42 of 284 private schools in TN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lamplighter Montessori School
What grades does Lamplighter Montessori School serve?
Lamplighter Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Lamplighter Montessori School?
Lamplighter Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 86 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamplighter Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamplighter Montessori School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Lamplighter Montessori School rank in TN?
Lamplighter Montessori School ranks #42 of 284 private schools in TN.
What is Lamplighter Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lamplighter Montessori School 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 Lamplighter Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Lamplighter 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 Lamplighter Montessori School a religious school?
No, Lamplighter Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 86
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Phone
- (901) 751-2000
- Area population (ZIP 38018)
- 38,357
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 38018; 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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