River City Academy vs Soldotna Montessori Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
River City Academy
Soldotna · Public high · Grades 7–12
79 students
Soldotna Montessori Charter School
Soldotna · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
164 students
| Measure | River City Academy Soldotna, Alaska | Soldotna Montessori Charter School Soldotna, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #20 of 49 | #17 of 159 |
| National rank | #8723 of 16,910 | #10343 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 79 | 164 |
| Enrollment | 79 | 164 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 24.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 57% |
| city | Soldotna | Soldotna |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Soldotna Montessori Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 48.7).
- •Soldotna Montessori Charter School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 34.5%).
- •Soldotna Montessori Charter School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 54.5%).
- •Soldotna Montessori Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.4% vs 48.1%).
- •River City Academy does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.4).
- •Soldotna Montessori Charter School is the larger school with 164 students compared with 79.
- •River City Academy 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 River City Academy better than Soldotna Montessori Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Soldotna Montessori Charter School ranks higher (71.4 vs 48.7 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 River City Academy and Soldotna Montessori Charter School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Soldotna and Soldotna in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
River City Academy: 79. Soldotna Montessori Charter School: 164. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do River City Academy and Soldotna Montessori Charter School rank in Alaska?
River City Academy is 20th of 49 and Soldotna Montessori Charter School is 17th of 159 among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).