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#239 of 381 private schools in WA

Little Oak Montessori School

Elementary School · White Salmon, WA

A private elementary school in White Salmon, WA serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

Private

871 NE ESTES, White Salmon, WA 98672

  • 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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 WA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-1.9 / 10
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Diversity Index5%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C3.0 / 10
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Enrollment42
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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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The neighborhood

Where Little Oak 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,072/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (White Salmon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$95,256

Median home value

$623,100

Median rent

$1,329/mo

College educated

45.3%

Homeownership

80.9%

Poverty rate

9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98672; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White97.6%
Hispanic2.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hulan L Whitson ElemEnrollment path unverified7.6K–40.3 mi373Compare →
Bright BeginningsPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K2.4 mi16Compare →
May Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.2K–52.8 mi468Compare →
Horizon Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–123.0 mi220Compare →

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.

Little Oak Montessori School is listed in White Salmon, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Little Oak Montessori School

Little Oak Montessori School is a private elementary school in White Salmon, WA, serving approximately 42 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #239 of 381 private schools in WA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Little Oak Montessori School

What grades does Little Oak Montessori School serve?

Little Oak Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Little Oak Montessori School?

Little Oak Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Oak Montessori School?

The student-teacher ratio at Little Oak Montessori School is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Little Oak Montessori School rank in WA?

Little Oak Montessori School ranks #239 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Little Oak Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?

Little Oak Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Little Oak Montessori School a private school?

Yes, Little Oak 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 Little Oak Montessori School a religious school?

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

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
42
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Remote Town
County
Klickitat County
Area population (ZIP 98672)
7,036
Area average commute
19.6 min
Area median age
47.4
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 98672; 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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