Serving 180 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, City Garden Montessori Ecec ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Science Proficiency: 50-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
City Garden Montessori Ecec ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
City Garden Montessori Ecec's student population of 180 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
180 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of City Garden Montessori Ecec is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
41%
15%
White
36%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend City Garden Montessori Ecec?
180 students attend City Garden Montessori Ecec.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of City Garden Montessori Ecec students are Black, 36% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of City Garden Montessori Ecec?
City Garden Montessori Ecec has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does City Garden Montessori Ecec offer ?
City Garden Montessori Ecec offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is City Garden Montessori Ecec part of?
City Garden Montessori Ecec is part of City Garden Montessori School District.
In what neighborhood is City Garden Montessori Ecec located?
City Garden Montessori Ecec is located in the Botanical Heights neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO.
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