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#373 of 381 private schools in WA
Children's Garden Montessori
Elementary School · Richland, WA
A private elementary school in Richland, WA serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
2440 GARLICK BLVD, Richland, WA 99354
- 17.3:1 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 WA.
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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 WA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Children's Garden Montessori 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 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,201/100K
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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
$88,601
Median home value
$355,400
Median rent
$1,299/mo
College educated
42.1%
Homeownership
62%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99354; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacajawea ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 448 | Compare → |
| Jason Lee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 514 | Compare → |
| Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| Richland School District Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK | 1.9 mi | 293 | 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.
Children's Garden Montessori is listed in Richland, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Children's Garden Montessori
Children's Garden Montessori is a private elementary school in Richland, WA, serving approximately 52 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #373 of 381 private schools in WA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Children's Garden Montessori
What grades does Children's Garden Montessori serve?
Children's Garden Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Children's Garden Montessori?
Children's Garden Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Children's Garden Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Children's Garden Montessori is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Children's Garden Montessori rank in WA?
Children's Garden Montessori ranks #373 of 381 private schools in WA.
What is Children's Garden Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
Children's Garden Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Children's Garden Montessori a private school?
Yes, Children's Garden 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 Children's Garden Montessori a religious school?
No, Children's Garden Montessori is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 52
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Benton County
- Phone
- (509) 375-1638
- Area population (ZIP 99354)
- 25,577
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 99354; 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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