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#31 of 77 private schools in UT
Top 39% of private schools
Dancing Moose Montessori School
Elementary School · West Valley City, UT
A private elementary school in West Valley City, UT serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
4428 W LINKS DR, West Valley City, UT 84120
- 9.8:1 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 UT.
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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 UT
Test scores
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Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Dancing Moose 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. Open the Salt Lake City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,847
Median home value
$370,800
Median rent
$1,434/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
75.6%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84120; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 685 | Compare → |
| Monroe SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 488 | Compare → |
| Neil Armstrong AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 703 | Compare → |
| Mana Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 295 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Dancing Moose Montessori School is listed in West Valley City, UT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Dancing Moose Montessori School
Dancing Moose Montessori School is a private elementary school in West Valley City, UT, serving approximately 58 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #31 of 77 private schools in UT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dancing Moose Montessori School
What grades does Dancing Moose Montessori School serve?
Dancing Moose Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Dancing Moose Montessori School?
Dancing Moose Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dancing Moose Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dancing Moose Montessori School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Dancing Moose Montessori School rank in UT?
Dancing Moose Montessori School ranks #31 of 77 private schools in UT.
What is Dancing Moose Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dancing Moose Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Dancing Moose Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Dancing Moose 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 Dancing Moose Montessori School a religious school?
No, Dancing Moose Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 58
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 190 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Phone
- (801) 968-0100
- Area population (ZIP 84120)
- 50,589
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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 84120; 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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