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#161 of 284 private schools in TN
Natures Way Montessori School
Elementary School · Knoxville, TN
A private elementary school in Knoxville, TN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
4710 MURPHY RD, Knoxville, TN 37918
- 7.6:1 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.
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Where Natures Way 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,466/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,311
Median home value
$237,500
Median rent
$1,102/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
67.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37918; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ritta ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 567 | Compare → |
| Shannondale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Adrian Burnett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 564 | Compare → |
| Spring Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 433 | 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.
Natures Way Montessori School is listed in Knoxville, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Natures Way Montessori School
Natures Way Montessori School is a private elementary school in Knoxville, TN, serving approximately 94 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #161 of 284 private schools in TN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Natures Way Montessori School
What grades does Natures Way Montessori School serve?
Natures Way Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Natures Way Montessori School?
Natures Way Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 94 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natures Way Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Natures Way Montessori School is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Natures Way Montessori School rank in TN?
Natures Way Montessori School ranks #161 of 284 private schools in TN.
What is Natures Way Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Natures Way Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Natures Way Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Natures Way 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 Natures Way Montessori School a religious school?
No, Natures Way Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 94
- Gender Split
- 40% M / 60% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Knox County
- Phone
- (865) 689-8976
- Area population (ZIP 37918)
- 45,978
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 37918; 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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