Countryside Montessori Academy vs Oakstead Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Countryside Montessori Academy
Land O Lakes · Charter elementary · Grades 1–8
357 students
Oakstead Elementary School
Land O Lakes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,045 students
| Measure | Countryside Montessori Academy Land O Lakes, Florida | Oakstead Elementary School Land O Lakes, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #7 of 2,187 | #134 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #110 of 50,301 | #2450 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 357 | 1,045 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 1,045 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.7% | 16.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 86% |
| city | Land O Lakes | Land O Lakes |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Countryside Montessori Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.9 vs 85.0).
- •Oakstead Elementary School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 84%).
- •Countryside Montessori Academy does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 80%).
- •Countryside Montessori Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.7% vs 16.5%).
- •Countryside Montessori Academy does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.6).
- •Oakstead Elementary School is the larger school with 1,045 students compared with 357.
- •Countryside Montessori Academy is a charter school while Oakstead Elementary School is a public 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 Countryside Montessori Academy better than Oakstead Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Countryside Montessori Academy ranks higher (94.9 vs 85.0 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 Countryside Montessori Academy and Oakstead Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Land O Lakes and Land O Lakes in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Countryside Montessori Academy: 357. Oakstead Elementary School: 1,045. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Countryside Montessori Academy and Oakstead Elementary School rank in Florida?
Countryside Montessori Academy is 7th of 2,187 and Oakstead Elementary School is 134th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).