Marquette Montessori Academy vs Success Academy Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marquette Montessori Academy
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
431 students
Success Academy Primary School
South Bend · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
610 students
| Measure | Marquette Montessori Academy South Bend, Indiana | Success Academy Primary School South Bend, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #971 of 1,053 | #1046 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #41720 of 50,301 | #47715 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 431 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 19% |
| city | South Bend | South Bend |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marquette Montessori Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.0 vs 14.9).
- •Success Academy Primary School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Marquette Montessori Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Marquette Montessori Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 75.6%).
- •Marquette Montessori Academy does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.9).
- •Success Academy Primary School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 431.
- •Marquette Montessori Academy is a public school while Success Academy Primary School 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 Marquette Montessori Academy better than Success Academy Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Marquette Montessori Academy ranks higher (25.0 vs 14.9 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 Marquette Montessori Academy and Success Academy Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between South Bend and South Bend in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marquette Montessori Academy: 431. Success Academy Primary School: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marquette Montessori Academy and Success Academy Primary School rank in Indiana?
Marquette Montessori Academy is 971st of 1,053 and Success Academy Primary School is 1046th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).