Augustus H. Shaw Montessori vs Garfield School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 941 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
476 students
Garfield School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
403 students
| Measure | Augustus H. Shaw Montessori Phoenix, Arizona | Garfield School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #329 of 1,136 | #1006 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #17971 of 50,301 | #47426 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 476 | 403 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 16% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Augustus H. Shaw Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.3 vs 15.4).
- •Augustus H. Shaw Montessori does better on math proficiency (57% vs 16%).
- •Augustus H. Shaw Montessori does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 20%).
- •Garfield School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 21.6).
- •Augustus H. Shaw Montessori is the larger school with 476 students compared with 403.
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 Augustus H. Shaw Montessori better than Garfield School?
On the Success Index (US), Augustus H. Shaw Montessori ranks higher (60.3 vs 15.4 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 Augustus H. Shaw Montessori and Garfield School?
About 941 m in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori: 476. Garfield School: 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Augustus H. Shaw Montessori and Garfield School rank in Arizona?
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori is 329th of 1,136 and Garfield School is 1006th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).