Serving 291 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Geist Montessori Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Geist Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Geist Montessori Academy's student population of 291 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 87% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Motto
Where children grow socially, intellectually, and ethically in the Montessori environment.
School Rankings
Geist Montessori Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Geist Montessori Academy is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#782 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
12%
14%
White
69%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Geist Montessori Academy's ranking?
Geist Montessori Academy is ranked #782 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Geist Montessori Academy often compared to?
Geist Montessori Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Geist Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Geist Montessori Academy?
291 students attend Geist Montessori Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Geist Montessori Academy students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Geist Montessori Academy?
Geist Montessori Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Geist Montessori Academy offer ?
Geist Montessori Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Geist Montessori Academy part of?
Geist Montessori Academy is part of Geist Montessori Academy School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
This is not real montessori. None of the teachers have Montessori training... It was a complete disappointment. It's free, and you get what you pay for.
2 10/10/2025
There has been a 100% turnover in staff since 2010. And apparently, there has been a 100% shift away from Montessori. Nothing about this school is Montessori except the name and the materials.
5 10/10/2025
Be sure to do your CURRENT research and not base your judgements on a bunch of standardized test scores that get drilled into public school kids. My child is THRIVING at GMA and developing a love of learning...NOT trying to fit into a standardized design. The teachers are passionate and know more about the students individually than we ever saw in one of the public schools our child attended. GMA teachers have faith that the GMA environment and Montessori learning method will build strong passionate minds, whether or not that shows up right away on some standardized test score.
2 10/10/2025
2014-2015 school year was awful! I pulled my child from this school as well as several other parents due to administration not addressing issues, teacher/assistants quiting/moving around throughout the year and endless chaos. Classrooms with too much playing and not enough learning. Might as well have been a daycare. Teachers were not equipped to handle large ratios of kids with behavior issues.
5 10/10/2025
GMA has been a very good experience for our family. The teachers care, the environment is healthy, and the education is good. My daughter problem solves thoughtfully and shows critical thinking. She is having a much better junior high experience than I had in a regular public school. She enjoys school again. Thank you GMA
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