CORE Butte Charter vs Sherwood Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CORE Butte Charter
Chico · Charter other · Grades K–12
916 students
Sherwood Montessori
Chico · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
116 students
| Measure | CORE Butte Charter Chico, California | Sherwood Montessori Chico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #3304 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #38358 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 916 | 116 |
| Enrollment | 916 | 116 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 17% |
| city | Chico | Chico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •CORE Butte Charter does better on math proficiency (31% vs 17%).
- •CORE Butte Charter does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 32%).
- •Sherwood Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 53.4%).
- •CORE Butte Charter does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 19.3).
- •CORE Butte Charter is the larger school with 916 students compared with 116.
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 CORE Butte Charter better than Sherwood Montessori?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are CORE Butte Charter and Sherwood Montessori?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Chico and Chico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CORE Butte Charter: 916. Sherwood Montessori: 116. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CORE Butte Charter and Sherwood Montessori rank in California?
CORE Butte Charter is unranked and Sherwood Montessori is 3304th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).