Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter vs Sugarloaf Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter
Frederick · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
317 students
Sugarloaf Elementary
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades K–5
845 students
| Measure | Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter Frederick, Maryland | Sugarloaf Elementary Frederick, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #346 of 879 | #200 of 879 |
| National rank | #24033 of 50,301 | #14216 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 317 | 845 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 845 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.4% | 12.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Frederick | Frederick |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sugarloaf Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 51.6).
- •Sugarloaf Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 27.4%).
- •Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 19.2).
- •Sugarloaf Elementary is the larger school with 845 students compared with 317.
- •Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter is a charter school while Sugarloaf 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 Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter better than Sugarloaf Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sugarloaf Elementary ranks higher (65.9 vs 51.6 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 Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter and Sugarloaf Elementary?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Frederick and Frederick in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter: 317. Sugarloaf Elementary: 845. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter and Sugarloaf Elementary rank in Maryland?
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter is 346th of 879 and Sugarloaf Elementary is 200th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).