Kalifornsky Beach Elementary vs Soldotna Montessori Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary
Soldotna · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
384 students
Soldotna Montessori Charter School
Soldotna · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
164 students
| Measure | Kalifornsky Beach Elementary Soldotna, Alaska | Soldotna Montessori Charter School Soldotna, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #92 of 159 | #17 of 159 |
| National rank | #26677 of 50,301 | #10343 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 384 | 164 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 164 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 24.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 57% |
| city | Soldotna | Soldotna |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Soldotna Montessori Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 47.7).
- •Soldotna Montessori Charter School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Soldotna Montessori Charter School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 43%).
- •Soldotna Montessori Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.4% vs 45.1%).
- •Kalifornsky Beach Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.4).
- •Kalifornsky Beach Elementary is the larger school with 384 students compared with 164.
- •Kalifornsky Beach Elementary is a public school while Soldotna Montessori Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Kalifornsky Beach Elementary better than Soldotna Montessori Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Soldotna Montessori Charter School ranks higher (71.4 vs 47.7 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 Kalifornsky Beach Elementary and Soldotna Montessori Charter School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Soldotna and Soldotna in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary: 384. Soldotna Montessori Charter School: 164. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kalifornsky Beach Elementary and Soldotna Montessori Charter School rank in Alaska?
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary is 92nd of 159 and Soldotna Montessori Charter School is 17th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).