May Sands Montessori School vs Somerset Island Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 677 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
May Sands Montessori School
Key West · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
90 students
Somerset Island Prep
Key West · Charter high · Grades 9–12
88 students
| Measure | May Sands Montessori School Key West, Florida | Somerset Island Prep Key West, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #626 of 2,187 | #443 of 576 |
| National rank | #9799 of 50,301 | #11309 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 90 | 88 |
| Enrollment | 90 | 88 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.6% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 90.0 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 10% |
| city | Key West | Key West |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •May Sands Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 38.6).
- •May Sands Montessori School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 10%).
- •May Sands Montessori School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 49.5%).
- •May Sands Montessori School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 36.4%).
- •May Sands Montessori School is the larger school with 90 students compared with 88.
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 May Sands Montessori School better than Somerset Island Prep?
On the Success Index (US), May Sands Montessori School ranks higher (72.2 vs 38.6 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 May Sands Montessori School and Somerset Island Prep?
About 677 m in a straight line, between Key West and Key West in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
May Sands Montessori School: 90. Somerset Island Prep: 88. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do May Sands Montessori School and Somerset Island Prep rank in Florida?
May Sands Montessori School is 626th of 2,187 and Somerset Island Prep is 443rd of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).