Below Average
#403 of 457 private schools in VA
Mcdonald Montessori School
Elementary School · Norfolk, VA
A private elementary school in Norfolk, VA serving grades Kindergarten – 3rd.
4200 GRANBY ST, Norfolk, VA 23504
- 11.3:1 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 VA.
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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 VA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Mcdonald 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 75Very Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,246/100K
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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
$43,156
Median home value
$259,500
Median rent
$872/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
35.1%
Poverty rate
35.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23504; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Monroe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Willard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Christ the King Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| Dominion AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | 1–12 | 1.1 mi | 37 | 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.
Mcdonald Montessori School is listed in Norfolk, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mcdonald Montessori School
Mcdonald Montessori School is a private elementary school in Norfolk, VA, serving approximately 34 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #403 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcdonald Montessori School
What grades does Mcdonald Montessori School serve?
Mcdonald Montessori School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Mcdonald Montessori School?
Mcdonald Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdonald Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdonald Montessori School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mcdonald Montessori School rank in VA?
Mcdonald Montessori School ranks #403 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Mcdonald Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcdonald Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mcdonald Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Mcdonald 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 Mcdonald Montessori School a religious school?
No, Mcdonald Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 34
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Norfolk city
- Phone
- (757) 423-1800
- Area population (ZIP 23504)
- 24,052
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 28.7
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 23504; 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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