Barton Elem School vs Montessori of Englewood Chtr ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barton Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
411 students
Montessori of Englewood Chtr ES
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
349 students
| Measure | Barton Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Montessori of Englewood Chtr ES Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 2 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2023 of 2,303 | #2303 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46695 of 50,301 | #50282 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 411 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.5% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 49.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barton Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.8 vs 1.9).
- •Barton Elem School does better on math proficiency (4% vs 2.5%).
- •Barton Elem School does better on reading proficiency (7% vs 2.5%).
- •Barton Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.5% vs 99.1%).
- •Barton Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 49.9).
- •Barton Elem School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 349.
- •Barton Elem School is a public school while Montessori of Englewood Chtr ES 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 Barton Elem School better than Montessori of Englewood Chtr ES?
On the Success Index (US), Barton Elem School ranks higher (16.8 vs 1.9 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 Barton Elem School and Montessori of Englewood Chtr ES?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barton Elem School: 411. Montessori of Englewood Chtr ES: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barton Elem School and Montessori of Englewood Chtr ES rank in Illinois?
Barton Elem School is 2023rd of 2,303 and Montessori of Englewood Chtr ES is 2303rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).