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#112 of 284 private schools in TN

Top 39% of private schools

Montessori East

Elementary School · Nashville, TN

A private elementary school in Nashville, TN serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Private

801 PORTER RD, Nashville, TN 37206

  • 7.5:1 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 TN.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.5:1
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)
B+6.6 / 10
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Diversity Index29%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-1.6 / 10
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Enrollment30
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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 Montessori East 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 Nashville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$88,605

Median home value

$529,400

Median rent

$1,564/mo

College educated

59.5%

Homeownership

51%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White83.3%
Black13.3%
Two or More3.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Nashville Classical EastCharter · enrollment unverified7.3K–80.3 mi537Compare →
Cora Howe SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.7K–120.4 mi77Compare →
Lockeland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.4K–50.6 mi322Compare →
Episcopal School of NashvillePrivate · tuition8.2privatePK–70.8 mi107Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Montessori East is listed in Nashville, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Montessori East

Montessori East is a private elementary school in Nashville, TN, serving approximately 30 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #112 of 284 private schools in TN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Montessori East

What grades does Montessori East serve?

Montessori East serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Montessori East?

Montessori East has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori East?

The student-teacher ratio at Montessori East is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Montessori East rank in TN?

Montessori East ranks #112 of 284 private schools in TN.

What is Montessori East's MySchoolScout rating?

Montessori East has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Montessori East a private school?

Yes, Montessori East 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 Montessori East a religious school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
30
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Davidson County
Area population (ZIP 37206)
29,368
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
33
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 37206; 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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