LEAD Elementary vs Parkside Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 976 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
LEAD Elementary
San Mateo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
349 students
Parkside Montessori
San Mateo · Public elementary · Grades K–8
418 students
| Measure | LEAD Elementary San Mateo, California | Parkside Montessori San Mateo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4532 of 5,693 | #1879 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45665 of 50,301 | #24927 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 349 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.5% | 17.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 42% |
| city | San Mateo | San Mateo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkside Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 18.7).
- •Parkside Montessori does better on math proficiency (42% vs 24%).
- •Parkside Montessori does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 23%).
- •Parkside Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.7% vs 66.5%).
- •LEAD Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.0).
- •Parkside Montessori is the larger school with 418 students compared with 349.
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 LEAD Elementary better than Parkside Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Parkside Montessori ranks higher (50.4 vs 18.7 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 LEAD Elementary and Parkside Montessori?
About 976 m in a straight line, between San Mateo and San Mateo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
LEAD Elementary: 349. Parkside Montessori: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do LEAD Elementary and Parkside Montessori rank in California?
LEAD Elementary is 4532nd of 5,693 and Parkside Montessori is 1879th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).