Very Good
#177 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 20% of private schools
Waco Montessori School
Elementary School · Waco, TX
A private elementary school in Waco, TX serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
1920 COLUMBUS AVE, Waco, TX 76701
- 7.2:1 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 Waco 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,558/100K
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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
$24,593
Median rent
$1,008/mo
College educated
31.9%
Homeownership
13.2%
Poverty rate
40.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76701; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit School WacoPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–6 | 0.2 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Bell's Hill ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 781 | Compare → |
| Provident Heights ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| West Avenue ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 276 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Waco Montessori School is listed in Waco, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Waco Montessori School
Waco Montessori School is a private elementary school in Waco, TX, serving approximately 152 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #177 of 883 private schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waco Montessori School
What grades does Waco Montessori School serve?
Waco Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Waco Montessori School?
Waco Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 152 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waco Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waco Montessori School is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Waco Montessori School rank in TX?
Waco Montessori School ranks #177 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is Waco Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waco Montessori School 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 Waco Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Waco 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 Waco Montessori School a religious school?
No, Waco Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 152
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- McLennan County
- Phone
- (254) 754-3966
- Area population (ZIP 76701)
- 1,732
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 76701; 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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