Serving 355 students in grades 1-8, Countryside Montessori Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Countryside Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Countryside Montessori Academy's student population of 355 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
355 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Countryside Montessori Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Countryside Montessori Academy is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#114 out of 3704 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
52%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
52%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
12%
3%

Hispanic
24%
37%

Black
4%
21%

White
49%
35%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
47%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Countryside Montessori Academy's ranking?
Countryside Montessori Academy is ranked #114 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Countryside Montessori Academy often compared to?
Countryside Montessori Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Sanders Memorial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Countryside Montessori Academy?
355 students attend Countryside Montessori Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Countryside Montessori Academy students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Countryside Montessori Academy?
Countryside Montessori Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Countryside Montessori Academy offer ?
Countryside Montessori Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Countryside Montessori Academy part of?
Countryside Montessori Academy is part of Pasco School District.
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