Little Chico Creek Elementary vs Sherwood Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Little Chico Creek Elementary
Chico · Public elementary · Grades K–5
471 students
Sherwood Montessori
Chico · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
116 students
| Measure | Little Chico Creek Elementary Chico, California | Sherwood Montessori Chico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2968 of 5,693 | #3304 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35863 of 50,301 | #38358 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 471 | 116 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 116 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 17% |
| city | Chico | Chico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Little Chico Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 30.3).
- •Little Chico Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 17%).
- •Little Chico Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Sherwood Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 75.6%).
- •Sherwood Montessori does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 22.4).
- •Little Chico Creek Elementary is the larger school with 471 students compared with 116.
- •Little Chico Creek Elementary is a public school while Sherwood Montessori 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 Little Chico Creek Elementary better than Sherwood Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Little Chico Creek Elementary ranks higher (34.1 vs 30.3 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 Little Chico Creek Elementary and Sherwood Montessori?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Chico and Chico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Little Chico Creek Elementary: 471. Sherwood Montessori: 116. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Little Chico Creek Elementary and Sherwood Montessori rank in California?
Little Chico Creek Elementary is 2968th of 5,693 and Sherwood Montessori is 3304th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).