McGlone Academy vs Monarch Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McGlone Academy
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
842 students
Monarch Montessori
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
282 students
| Measure | McGlone Academy Denver, Colorado | Monarch Montessori Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #946 of 993 | #803 of 993 |
| National rank | #47650 of 50,301 | #42510 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 842 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 842 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89% | 68.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 12% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monarch Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 15.0).
- •McGlone Academy does better on math proficiency (13% vs 12%).
- •Monarch Montessori does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Monarch Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.4% vs 89%).
- •Monarch Montessori does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.0).
- •McGlone Academy is the larger school with 842 students compared with 282.
- •McGlone Academy is a public school while Monarch 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 McGlone Academy better than Monarch Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Monarch Montessori ranks higher (23.7 vs 15.0 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 McGlone Academy and Monarch Montessori?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McGlone Academy: 842. Monarch Montessori: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McGlone Academy and Monarch Montessori rank in Colorado?
McGlone Academy is 946th of 993 and Monarch Montessori is 803rd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).