Center City PCS - Shaw vs Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in District of Columbia, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Center City PCS - Shaw
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
202 students
Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
199 students
| Measure | Center City PCS - Shaw Washington, District of Columbia | Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #81 of 142 | #128 of 142 |
| National rank | #37590 of 50,301 | #45057 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 202 | 199 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 199 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 5% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Center City PCS - Shaw scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.4 vs 19.7).
- •Center City PCS - Shaw does better on math proficiency (32% vs 5%).
- •Center City PCS - Shaw does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24.5%).
- •Center City PCS - Shaw does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 10.5).
- •Center City PCS - Shaw is the larger school with 202 students compared with 199.
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 Center City PCS - Shaw better than Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS?
On the Success Index (US), Center City PCS - Shaw ranks higher (31.4 vs 19.7 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 Center City PCS - Shaw and Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center City PCS - Shaw: 202. Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS: 199. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center City PCS - Shaw and Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS rank in District of Columbia?
Center City PCS - Shaw is 81st of 142 and Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS is 128th of 142 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).