Edgewood School vs Elm City Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgewood School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades K–8
397 students
Elm City Montessori School
New Haven · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
312 students
| Measure | Edgewood School New Haven, Connecticut | Elm City Montessori School New Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #500 of 596 | #488 of 596 |
| National rank | #36968 of 50,301 | #35570 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 397 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.9% | 43.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 24.5% |
| city | New Haven | New Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elm City Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.5 vs 32.4).
- •Elm City Montessori School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 24%).
- •Edgewood School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 34.5%).
- •Elm City Montessori School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 59.9%).
- •Edgewood School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.6).
- •Edgewood School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 312.
- •Edgewood School is a public school while Elm City Montessori School 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 Edgewood School better than Elm City Montessori School?
On the Success Index (US), Elm City Montessori School ranks higher (34.5 vs 32.4 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 Edgewood School and Elm City Montessori School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between New Haven and New Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgewood School: 397. Elm City Montessori School: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgewood School and Elm City Montessori School rank in Connecticut?
Edgewood School is 500th of 596 and Elm City Montessori School is 488th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).