Johns Hill Magnet School vs Montessori Academy for Peace
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Johns Hill Magnet School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–8
627 students
Montessori Academy for Peace
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
586 students
| Measure | Johns Hill Magnet School Decatur, Illinois | Montessori Academy for Peace Decatur, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1731 of 2,303 | #1485 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #42952 of 50,301 | #39077 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 627 | 586 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 586 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.7% | 52.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montessori Academy for Peace scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.2 vs 23.0).
- •Johns Hill Magnet School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Montessori Academy for Peace does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Montessori Academy for Peace does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 79.7%).
- •Montessori Academy for Peace does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.3).
- •Johns Hill Magnet School is the larger school with 627 students compared with 586.
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 Johns Hill Magnet School better than Montessori Academy for Peace?
On the Success Index (US), Montessori Academy for Peace ranks higher (29.2 vs 23.0 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 Johns Hill Magnet School and Montessori Academy for Peace?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johns Hill Magnet School: 627. Montessori Academy for Peace: 586. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johns Hill Magnet School and Montessori Academy for Peace rank in Illinois?
Johns Hill Magnet School is 1731st of 2,303 and Montessori Academy for Peace is 1485th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).