Kiva Elementary School vs Montessori Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kiva Elementary School
Paradise Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
609 students
Montessori Academy
Paradise Valley · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
107 students
| Measure | Kiva Elementary School Paradise Valley, Arizona | Montessori Academy Paradise Valley, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #156 of 1,136 | #84 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #9516 of 50,301 | #6037 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 609 | 107 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 107 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 62% |
| city | Paradise Valley | Paradise Valley |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montessori Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.2 vs 72.6).
- •Kiva Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Montessori Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 65%).
- •Montessori Academy does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.6).
- •Kiva Elementary School is the larger school with 609 students compared with 107.
- •Kiva Elementary School is a public school while Montessori Academy 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 Kiva Elementary School better than Montessori Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Montessori Academy ranks higher (78.2 vs 72.6 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 Kiva Elementary School and Montessori Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Paradise Valley and Paradise Valley in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kiva Elementary School: 609. Montessori Academy: 107. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kiva Elementary School and Montessori Academy rank in Arizona?
Kiva Elementary School is 156th of 1,136 and Montessori Academy is 84th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).