George Washington Carver School 87 - a Montessori School vs Global Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Washington Carver School 87 - a Montessori School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
246 students
Global Preparatory Academy
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
742 students
| Measure | George Washington Carver School 87 - a Montessori School Indianapolis, Indiana | Global Preparatory Academy Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #362 of 1,053 | #1008 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #17713 of 50,301 | #43898 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 246 | 742 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 742 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 17% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Washington Carver School 87 - a Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 21.5).
- •George Washington Carver School 87 - a Montessori School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •George Washington Carver School 87 - a Montessori School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •George Washington Carver School 87 - a Montessori School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 82.1%).
- •George Washington Carver School 87 - a Montessori School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.8).
- •Global Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 742 students compared with 246.
- •George Washington Carver School 87 - a Montessori School is a public school while Global Preparatory Academy 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 George Washington Carver School 87 - a Montessori School better than Global Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), George Washington Carver School 87 - a Montessori School ranks higher (60.7 vs 21.5 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 George Washington Carver School 87 - a Montessori School and Global Preparatory Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington Carver School 87 - a Montessori School: 246. Global Preparatory Academy: 742. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington Carver School 87 - a Montessori School and Global Preparatory Academy rank in Indiana?
George Washington Carver School 87 - a Montessori School is 362nd of 1,053 and Global Preparatory Academy is 1008th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).