Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School vs Garden Place Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School
Denver · Public high · Grades 6–12
162 students
Garden Place Academy
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
385 students
| Measure | Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School Denver, Colorado | Garden Place Academy Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #228 of 307 | #887 of 993 |
| National rank | #12374 of 16,910 | #45518 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 162 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 162 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 18.9).
- •Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.2% vs 86%).
- •Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.3).
- •Garden Place Academy is the larger school with 385 students compared with 162.
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 Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School better than Garden Place Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School ranks higher (34.2 vs 18.9 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 Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School and Garden Place Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School: 162. Garden Place Academy: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School and Garden Place Academy rank in Colorado?
Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School is 228th of 307 and Garden Place Academy is 887th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).