Baltimore Design School vs Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 180 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baltimore Design School
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 6–12
503 students
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School
Baltimore · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
604 students
| Measure | Baltimore Design School Baltimore, Maryland | Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 197 | #647 of 879 |
| National rank | #15238 of 16,910 | #40744 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 503 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 503 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 18% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 20.1).
- •Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 11%).
- •Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 20%).
- •Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 75.9%).
- •Baltimore Design School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 19.5).
- •Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School is the larger school with 604 students compared with 503.
- •Baltimore Design School is a public school while Baltimore Montessori Public Charter 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 Baltimore Design School better than Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School ranks higher (26.4 vs 20.1 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 Baltimore Design School and Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School?
About 180 m in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baltimore Design School: 503. Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baltimore Design School and Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School rank in Maryland?
Baltimore Design School is 172nd of 197 and Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School is 647th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).