Waterford Montessori Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waterford, Michigan 48328 · Waterford Montessori Academy
#404 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#16418 of 50,301 nationally
About Waterford Montessori Academy
Waterford Montessori Academy is a charter elementary located in Waterford, in the Waterford Montessori Academy school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 188 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 62.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 404th of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (49th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 188.
There are 16 schools in Waterford; Waterford Montessori Academy ranks 1st of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)38.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Waterford Montessori Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Waterford Montessori Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Knudsen Elementary School
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students · 1.7 km away
Haviland Elementary School
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students · 2.1 km away
Riverside Elementary School
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students · 2.5 km away
Donelson Hills Elementary School
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
392 students · 2.7 km away
Waterford Mott High School
Waterford · Public high · Grades 9–12
963 students · 2.7 km away
Momentum Academy
Waterford · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
219 students · 3.0 km away
Oakside Prep Academy
Waterford · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,424 students · 3.1 km away
Cooley Elementary School
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students · 3.1 km away
Gretchko Elementary School
West Bloomfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
331 students · 3.7 km away
Beaumont Elementary School
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
298 students · 3.7 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Waterford Montessori Academy a good school?
Waterford Montessori Academy has a Success Index (US) of 62.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #404 of 1,581 in Michigan. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Waterford Montessori Academy rank in Michigan?
Waterford Montessori Academy ranks #404 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #16418 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Waterford Montessori Academy?
Waterford Montessori Academy had 188 students in 2025.
Is Waterford Montessori Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Waterford Montessori Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Waterford Montessori Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waterford Montessori Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.