Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School vs Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 816 m 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
Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
154 students
| Measure | Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School Denver, Colorado | Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #228 of 307 | #237 of 262 |
| National rank | #12374 of 16,910 | #14024 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 162 | 154 |
| Enrollment | 162 | 154 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 8% |
| 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 18.5).
- •Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 8%).
- •Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 24%).
- •Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.2% vs 87%).
- •Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.6).
- •Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School is the larger school with 162 students compared with 154.
- •Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School is a public school while Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside 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 Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School better than Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside?
On the Success Index (US), Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School ranks higher (34.2 vs 18.5 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 Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside?
About 816 m in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School: 162. Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside: 154. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School and Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside rank in Colorado?
Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School is 228th of 307 and Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside is 237th of 262 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).