Learning by Design Charter vs Sherwood Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 711 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Learning by Design Charter
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
114 students
Sherwood Montessori
Chico · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
116 students
| Measure | Learning by Design Charter Los Angeles, California | Sherwood Montessori Chico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4392 of 5,693 | #3304 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44910 of 50,301 | #38358 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 114 | 116 |
| Enrollment | 114 | 116 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.1% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 17% |
| city | Los Angeles | Chico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherwood Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.3 vs 19.9).
- •Learning by Design Charter does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 17%).
- •Sherwood Montessori does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 24.5%).
- •Sherwood Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 78.1%).
- •Sherwood Montessori does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 22.8).
- •Sherwood Montessori is the larger school with 116 students compared with 114.
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 Learning by Design Charter better than Sherwood Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Sherwood Montessori ranks higher (30.3 vs 19.9 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 Learning by Design Charter and Sherwood Montessori?
About 711 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Chico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Learning by Design Charter: 114. Sherwood Montessori: 116. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Learning by Design Charter and Sherwood Montessori rank in California?
Learning by Design Charter is 4392nd of 5,693 and Sherwood Montessori is 3304th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).