Very Good
#152 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 17% of private schools
Riverbend Montessori School
Elementary School · Sugar Land, TX
A private elementary school in Sugar Land, TX serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
4225 ELKINS RD, Sugar Land, TX 77479
- 4.7:1 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 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
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
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Where Riverbend Montessori School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,463/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sugar Land), 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
$162,381
Median home value
$462,200
Median rent
$1,997/mo
College educated
68.4%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77479; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colony Meadows ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 638 | Compare → |
| Colony Bend ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 537 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| The Walden SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.4 mi | 8 | 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.
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.
Riverbend Montessori School is listed in Sugar Land, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Riverbend Montessori School
Riverbend Montessori School is a private elementary school in Sugar Land, TX, serving approximately 47 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #152 of 883 private schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverbend Montessori School
What grades does Riverbend Montessori School serve?
Riverbend Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Riverbend Montessori School?
Riverbend Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverbend Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverbend Montessori School 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 Riverbend Montessori School rank in TX?
Riverbend Montessori School ranks #152 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is Riverbend Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverbend Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Riverbend Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Riverbend 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 Riverbend Montessori School a religious school?
No, Riverbend Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 47
- Gender Split
- 40% M / 60% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Fort Bend County
- Phone
- (281) 980-4123
- Area population (ZIP 77479)
- 92,355
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 77479; 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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