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Very Good

#20 of 77 private schools in UT

Top 25% of private schools

Little Miners Montessori

Elementary School

1091 E BEEHIVE DR, Park City, UT 84098

Private

Enrollment

43

Student-Teacher

2.9:1

Score

7.1

Grades

Pre-K – 3rd

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Utah private schools

#20 of 77

In Park City

#1 of 2

public schools

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Little Miners Montessori

7.1/10

Elementary School in Park City · grades Pre-K – 3rd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Little Miners Montessori

Little Miners Montessori is a private elementary school in Park City, UT. Little Miners Montessori serves approximately 43 students, and covers grades Pre-K-3rd, and has a 2.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Little Miners Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #20 of 77 private schools in UT.

How it compares0.6 pts above UT schools
  • This school 7.1 · Very Good
  • UT avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 43 students, Little Miners Montessori 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 2.9:1 students to teachers, Little Miners Montessori sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Little Miners Montessori 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

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How Little Miners Montessori compares to 9 public schools serving similar grades in Park City, UT

Student-Teacher Ratio
2.9:1
This School
vs
14.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
43
This School
vs
243
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.1
This School
vs
7.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 83.7% vs 0%
Black 2.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.3% vs 0%
Asian 2.3% vs 0%
Little Miners Montessori Park City Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Little Miners Montessori (this school) 7.1
Trailside School 8.0
Trailside Preschool
Parley's Park School 8.9
Parley's Park Preschool 6.7
Jeremy Ranch School 9.3
Jeremy Ranch Preschool 6.7
McPolin School 9.3
MPES Preschool 6.7
Weilenmann School of Discovery 5.5

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+ 9.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 2.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.3 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,440
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 4.2 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 29%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.9 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 43
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 83.7%
Two or More 9.3%
Black 2.3%
Hispanic 2.3%
Asian 2.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1091 E BEEHIVE DR, Park City, UT 84098

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Little Miners Montessori may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. McPolin School (rated 9.3/10, 4.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Jeremy Ranch School (rated 9.3/10, 4.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Parley's Park School (rated 8.9/10, 3.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Park City, see our Park City schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 13.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Silver Summit Academy Park City 1.0 mi 7.7
Silver Summit School Kamas 1.0 mi 8.5
Trailside School Park City 1.7 mi 8.0
Trailside Preschool Park City 1.7 mi
Parley's Park School Park City 3.9 mi 8.9
Parley's Park Preschool Park City 3.9 mi 6.7
McPolin School Park City 4.6 mi 9.3
Treasure Mtn. Junior High School Park City 4.7 mi 6.2
MPES Preschool Park City 4.7 mi 6.7
Park City High Park City 4.8 mi 8.5
Winter Sports School Park City 4.2 mi 9.6
Ecker Hill Middle Park City 3.8 mi 8.0
CREEKSIDE KIDS ACADEMY Park City 3.9 mi
Jeremy Ranch School Park City 4.3 mi 9.3
Jeremy Ranch Preschool Park City 4.3 mi 6.7
PARK CITY DAY SCHOOL Park City 4.4 mi 6.6
Weilenmann School of Discovery Park City 5.5 mi 5.5
North Summit Preschool Coalville 13.2 mi
North Summit School Coalville 13.2 mi 8.7
North Summit Middle Coalville 13.3 mi 9.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 84098 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$171,151

Median Home Value

$1,117,700

Median Rent

$2,729/mo

Population

20,311

College Educated

70.8%

Homeownership

83.6%

Avg Commute

21.6 min

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Median Age

41.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Little Miners Montessori

What grades does Little Miners Montessori serve?

Little Miners Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Little Miners Montessori?

Little Miners Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Miners Montessori?

The student-teacher ratio at Little Miners Montessori is 2.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Little Miners Montessori rank in UT?

Little Miners Montessori ranks #20 of 77 private schools in UT.

What is Little Miners Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?

Little Miners Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Little Miners Montessori a private school?

Yes, Little Miners 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 Little Miners Montessori a religious school?

No, Little Miners Montessori is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
15 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
28 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
43
Gender Split
79% M / 21% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
2.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Summit County

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