Harborview Elementary vs Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 83 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harborview Elementary
Juneau · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
349 students
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School
Juneau · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
205 students
| Measure | Harborview Elementary Juneau, Alaska | Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School Juneau, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 159 | #63 of 159 |
| National rank | #22962 of 50,301 | #18996 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 349 | 205 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 205 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.1% | 6.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Juneau | Juneau |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 53.1).
- •Harborview Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.8% vs 30.1%).
- •Harborview Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.1).
- •Harborview Elementary is the larger school with 349 students compared with 205.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harborview Elementary better than Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School?
On the Success Index (US), Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School ranks higher (58.8 vs 53.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Harborview Elementary and Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School?
About 83 m in a straight line, between Juneau and Juneau in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harborview Elementary: 349. Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School: 205. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harborview Elementary and Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School rank in Alaska?
Harborview Elementary is 77th of 159 and Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School is 63rd of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).