Very Good
#183 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 21% of private schools
Smaller Scholars Montessori
Elementary School · Houston, TX
A private elementary school in Houston, TX serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1685 S DAIRY ASHFORD RD, Houston, TX 77077
- 6.9:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Smaller Scholars Montessori sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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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
$71,080
Median home value
$356,300
Median rent
$1,418/mo
College educated
57.3%
Homeownership
35.6%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77077; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 534 | Compare → |
| La Maternelle French AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Ray Daily ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 841 | Compare → |
| The Village SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,258 | 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.
Smaller Scholars Montessori is listed in Houston, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Smaller Scholars Montessori
Smaller Scholars Montessori is a private elementary school in Houston, TX, serving approximately 83 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #183 of 883 private schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smaller Scholars Montessori
What grades does Smaller Scholars Montessori serve?
Smaller Scholars Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Smaller Scholars Montessori?
Smaller Scholars Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smaller Scholars Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Smaller Scholars Montessori is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Smaller Scholars Montessori rank in TX?
Smaller Scholars Montessori ranks #183 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is Smaller Scholars Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
Smaller Scholars Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Smaller Scholars Montessori a private school?
Yes, Smaller Scholars Montessori 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 Smaller Scholars Montessori a religious school?
No, Smaller Scholars Montessori is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 83
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Phone
- (281) 558-3515
- Area population (ZIP 77077)
- 63,421
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 77077; 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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