Excellent
#5 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 1% of private schools
New Century Montessori Academy
School
1625 FERRIS RD, Garland, TX 75044
Enrollment
121
Student-Teacher
4.7:1
Score
8.8
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
121
Student-Teacher
4.7:1
Score
8.8
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Texas private schools
#5 of 883
In Garland
#1 of 6
public schools
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New Century Montessori Academy
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About New Century Montessori Academy
New Century Montessori Academy is a private school in Garland, TX. New Century Montessori Academy serves approximately 121 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. New Century Montessori Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #5 of 883 private schools in TX.
- This school 8.8 · Excellent
- TX avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 121 students, New Century Montessori Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4.7:1 students to teachers, New Century Montessori Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
New Century Montessori Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow New Century Montessori Academy compares to 67 public schools serving similar grades in Garland, TX
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| New Century Montessori Academy (this school) | 8.8 |
| ABBETT EL | 4.6 |
| TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - GARLAND | 4.0 |
| SPRING CREEK EL | 6.7 |
| ILTEXAS GARLAND H S | 6.4 |
| BIG SPRINGS EL | 7.8 |
| WEBB MIDDLE | 4.7 |
| NAAMAN FOREST H S | 5.2 |
| HICKMAN EL | 6.4 |
| LUNA EL | 8.1 |
| ILTEXAS GARLAND EL | 3.7 |
| ILTEXAS GARLAND MIDDLE | 3.7 |
| ETHRIDGE EL | 3.8 |
| PARSONS PRE-K CTR | 4.0 |
| COOPER EL | 4.1 |
| N GARLAND H S | 7.7 |
| VERNAL LISTER EL | 4.5 |
| DAVIS EL | 5.5 |
| GOLDEN MEADOWS EL | 6.0 |
| BUSSEY MIDDLE | 3.3 |
| JACKSON TECHNOLOGY CENTER | 8.0 |
Showing 20 of 67 schools. View all schools in Garland
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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 TX.
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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 TX
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1625 FERRIS RD, Garland, TX 75044
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering New Century Montessori Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. STINSON EL (rated 9.0/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Richardson), with a very similar rating. Another option is OTTO MIDDLE (rated 8.2/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Plano), with a comparable rating. Additionally, SCHELL EL (rated 8.2/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Richardson), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Garland, see our Garland schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ALHAMEED BOYS AND AMATUR RAHMAN GIRLS ACADEMIES Garland | 0.6 mi | 7.3 |
| BRECKINRIDGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Richardson | 1.1 mi | — |
| ABBETT EL Garland | 1.0 mi | 4.6 |
| STINSON EL Richardson | 1.2 mi | 9.0 |
| TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - GARLAND Garland | 1.3 mi | 4.0 |
| SPRING CREEK EL Garland | 1.4 mi | 6.7 |
| WEBB MIDDLE Garland | 1.5 mi | 4.7 |
| ILTEXAS GARLAND H S Garland | 1.4 mi | 6.4 |
| NAAMAN FOREST H S Garland | 1.5 mi | 5.2 |
| BIG SPRINGS EL Garland | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
| HICKMAN EL Garland | 1.8 mi | 6.4 |
| PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF BRECKINRIDGE PARK Richardson | 2.0 mi | — |
| ILTEXAS GARLAND EL Garland | 2.1 mi | 3.7 |
| ILTEXAS GARLAND MIDDLE Garland | 2.1 mi | 3.7 |
| OTTO MIDDLE Plano | 2.1 mi | 8.2 |
| LUNA EL Garland | 2.1 mi | 8.1 |
| YALE EL Richardson | 2.2 mi | 7.5 |
| SCHELL EL Richardson | 2.5 mi | 8.2 |
| ETHRIDGE EL Garland | 2.8 mi | 3.8 |
| PARSONS PRE-K CTR Garland | 2.8 mi | 4.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 75044 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$89,631
Median Home Value
$305,700
Median Rent
$1,714/mo
Population
46,847
College Educated
40.4%
Homeownership
59.5%
Avg Commute
29.2 min
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Median Age
35.9
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| NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS ACADEMY Granbury, TX | 8.8 |
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| ROCHELLE SCHOOL Rochelle, TX | 9.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about New Century Montessori Academy
What grades does New Century Montessori Academy serve?
New Century Montessori Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend New Century Montessori Academy?
New Century Montessori Academy has an enrollment of approximately 121 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Century Montessori Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at New Century Montessori Academy is 4.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does New Century Montessori Academy rank in TX?
New Century Montessori Academy ranks #5 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is New Century Montessori Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
New Century Montessori Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is New Century Montessori Academy a private school?
Yes, New Century Montessori Academy 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 New Century Montessori Academy a religious school?
No, New Century Montessori Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 121
- Gender Split
- 74% M / 26% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dallas County
- Phone
- (972) 414-1262
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