Blades Elementary School vs Sussex Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Delaware, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blades Elementary School
Blades · Public elementary · Grades K–2
410 students
Sussex Montessori School
Seaford · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
383 students
| Measure | Blades Elementary School Blades, Delaware | Sussex Montessori School Seaford, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #91 of 121 | #120 of 121 |
| National rank | #36786 of 50,301 | #50196 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 410 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Blades | Seaford |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blades Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.7 vs 5.0).
- •Blades Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 23.9).
- •Blades Elementary School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 383.
- •Blades Elementary School is a public school while Sussex 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 Blades Elementary School better than Sussex Montessori School?
On the Success Index (US), Blades Elementary School ranks higher (32.7 vs 5.0 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 Blades Elementary School and Sussex Montessori School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Blades and Seaford in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blades Elementary School: 410. Sussex Montessori School: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blades Elementary School and Sussex Montessori School rank in Delaware?
Blades Elementary School is 91st of 121 and Sussex Montessori School is 120th of 121 among elementary schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).