Big Pine Academy vs May Sands Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 45 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Pine Academy
Big Pine Key · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
89 students
May Sands Montessori School
Key West · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
90 students
| Measure | Big Pine Academy Big Pine Key, Florida | May Sands Montessori School Key West, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #70 of 2,187 | #626 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #1535 of 50,301 | #9799 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 89 | 90 |
| Enrollment | 89 | 90 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.6% | 25.6% |
| Students per teacher | 89.0 | 90.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 57% |
| city | Big Pine Key | Key West |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Pine Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.3 vs 72.2).
- •Big Pine Academy does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 57%).
- •Big Pine Academy does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 72%).
- •Big Pine Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.6% vs 25.6%).
- •Big Pine Academy does better on students per teacher (89.0 vs 90.0).
- •May Sands Montessori School is the larger school with 90 students compared with 89.
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 Big Pine Academy better than May Sands Montessori School?
On the Success Index (US), Big Pine Academy ranks higher (87.3 vs 72.2 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 Big Pine Academy and May Sands Montessori School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Big Pine Key and Key West in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Pine Academy: 89. May Sands Montessori School: 90. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Pine Academy and May Sands Montessori School rank in Florida?
Big Pine Academy is 70th of 2,187 and May Sands Montessori School is 626th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).