Garden Elementary School vs Island Village Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Elementary School
Venice · Public elementary · Grades K–5
529 students
Island Village Montessori School
Venice · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
527 students
| Measure | Garden Elementary School Venice, Florida | Island Village Montessori School Venice, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #929 of 2,187 | #575 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #15320 of 50,301 | #8912 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 529 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.6% | 40.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 63% |
| city | Venice | Venice |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Island Village Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 64.2).
- •Island Village Montessori School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 59%).
- •Island Village Montessori School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 58%).
- •Island Village Montessori School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 51.6%).
- •Island Village Montessori School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.3).
- •Garden Elementary School is the larger school with 529 students compared with 527.
- •Garden Elementary School is a public school while Island Village 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 Garden Elementary School better than Island Village Montessori School?
On the Success Index (US), Island Village Montessori School ranks higher (73.5 vs 64.2 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 Garden Elementary School and Island Village Montessori School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Venice and Venice in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Elementary School: 529. Island Village Montessori School: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Elementary School and Island Village Montessori School rank in Florida?
Garden Elementary School is 929th of 2,187 and Island Village Montessori School is 575th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).