Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School vs Johnston Square Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 857 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School
Baltimore · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
604 students
Johnston Square Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
271 students
| Measure | Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School Baltimore, Maryland | Johnston Square Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #647 of 879 | #879 of 879 |
| National rank | #40744 of 50,301 | #49896 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 604 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 2.5% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 7.9).
- •Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 2.5%).
- •Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 2.5%).
- •Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 94.5%).
- •Johnston Square Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 19.5).
- •Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School is the larger school with 604 students compared with 271.
- •Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School is a charter school while Johnston Square Elementary is a public 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 Montessori Public Charter School better than Johnston Square Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School ranks higher (26.4 vs 7.9 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 Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School and Johnston Square Elementary?
About 857 m in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School: 604. Johnston Square Elementary: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School and Johnston Square Elementary rank in Maryland?
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School is 647th of 879 and Johnston Square Elementary is 879th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).