KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy vs San Francisco Public Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy
San Francisco · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
267 students
San Francisco Public Montessori
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
107 students
| Measure | KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy San Francisco, California | San Francisco Public Montessori San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #786 of 1,334 | #1310 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12474 of 15,369 | #17461 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 267 | 107 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 107 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 26.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 57% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Francisco Public Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 27.1).
- •San Francisco Public Montessori does better on math proficiency (57% vs 30%).
- •San Francisco Public Montessori does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 44%).
- •San Francisco Public Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 92.9%).
- •KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 26.8).
- •KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy is the larger school with 267 students compared with 107.
- •KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy is a charter school while San Francisco Public Montessori is a public 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 KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy better than San Francisco Public Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), San Francisco Public Montessori ranks higher (61.1 vs 27.1 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 KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy and San Francisco Public Montessori?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy: 267. San Francisco Public Montessori: 107. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy and San Francisco Public Montessori rank in California?
KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy is 786th of 1,334 and San Francisco Public Montessori is 1310th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).