Island Village Montessori School vs Laurel Nokomis School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Island Village Montessori School
Venice · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
527 students
Laurel Nokomis School
Nokomis · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,384 students
| Measure | Island Village Montessori School Venice, Florida | Laurel Nokomis School Nokomis, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #575 of 2,187 | #324 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #8912 of 50,301 | #5037 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 527 | 1,384 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 1,384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 36.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 79% |
| city | Venice | Nokomis |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Nokomis School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 73.5).
- •Laurel Nokomis School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 63%).
- •Laurel Nokomis School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 65%).
- •Laurel Nokomis School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 40.2%).
- •Island Village Montessori School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.4).
- •Laurel Nokomis School is the larger school with 1,384 students compared with 527.
- •Island Village Montessori School is a charter school while Laurel Nokomis 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 Island Village Montessori School better than Laurel Nokomis School?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Nokomis School ranks higher (79.9 vs 73.5 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 Island Village Montessori School and Laurel Nokomis School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Venice and Nokomis in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Island Village Montessori School: 527. Laurel Nokomis School: 1,384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Island Village Montessori School and Laurel Nokomis School rank in Florida?
Island Village Montessori School is 575th of 2,187 and Laurel Nokomis School is 324th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).