Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School vs Montowese Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades K–8
408 students
Montowese Elementary School
North Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students
| Measure | Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School New Haven, Connecticut | Montowese Elementary School North Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #538 of 596 | #131 of 596 |
| National rank | #42813 of 50,301 | #2573 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 408 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.6% | 25.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 72% |
| city | New Haven | North Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montowese Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 23.2).
- •Montowese Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 22%).
- •Montowese Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 31%).
- •Montowese Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 81.6%).
- •Montowese Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.6).
- •Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 305.
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 Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School better than Montowese Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Montowese Elementary School ranks higher (84.7 vs 23.2 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 Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School and Montowese Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between New Haven and North Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School: 408. Montowese Elementary School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School and Montowese Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School is 538th of 596 and Montowese Elementary School is 131st of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).