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#58 of 284 private schools in TN

Top 20% of private schools

Midtown Montessori School

Elementary School · Memphis, TN

A private elementary school in Memphis, TN serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

Private

1738 GALLOWAY AVE, Memphis, TN 38112

  • 6.3:1 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 TN.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.8 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,350
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.4 / 10
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Diversity Index28%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C3.4 / 10
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Enrollment44
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Midtown 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 85Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High9,456/100K

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

$52,639

Median home value

$206,900

Median rent

$969/mo

College educated

38.2%

Homeownership

52.8%

Poverty rate

27.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White84.1%
Black9.1%
Hispanic2.3%
Asian2.3%
Two or More2.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Snowden Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–80.3 mi1,272Compare →
Vollentine ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–50.9 mi341Compare →
Perea Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.8PK–51.2 mi399Compare →
Grace-st Lukes Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–81.3 mi331Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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.

Midtown Montessori School is listed in Memphis, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Midtown Montessori School

Midtown Montessori School is a private elementary school in Memphis, TN, serving approximately 44 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #58 of 284 private schools in TN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Midtown Montessori School

What grades does Midtown Montessori School serve?

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

How many students attend Midtown Montessori School?

Midtown Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 44 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Midtown Montessori School?

The student-teacher ratio at Midtown Montessori School is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Midtown Montessori School rank in TN?

Midtown Montessori School ranks #58 of 284 private schools in TN.

What is Midtown Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?

Midtown Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Midtown Montessori School a private school?

Yes, Midtown 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 Midtown Montessori School a religious school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
44
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Shelby County
Area population (ZIP 38112)
16,798
Area average commute
19.4 min
Area median age
32.6
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 38112; 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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