Excel Academy Public Charter vs John Hanson Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excel Academy Public Charter
Fort Washington · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
454 students
John Hanson Montessori
Oxon Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
496 students
| Measure | Excel Academy Public Charter Fort Washington, Maryland | John Hanson Montessori Oxon Hill, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #702 of 879 | #423 of 879 |
| National rank | #43069 of 50,301 | #28390 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 454 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 31.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 22% |
| city | Fort Washington | Oxon Hill |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Hanson Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 22.8).
- •John Hanson Montessori does better on math proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •John Hanson Montessori does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •John Hanson Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.3% vs 60.6%).
- •John Hanson Montessori does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.5).
- •John Hanson Montessori is the larger school with 496 students compared with 454.
- •Excel Academy Public Charter is a charter school while John Hanson Montessori 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 Excel Academy Public Charter better than John Hanson Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), John Hanson Montessori ranks higher (45.3 vs 22.8 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 Excel Academy Public Charter and John Hanson Montessori?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Fort Washington and Oxon Hill in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Academy Public Charter: 454. John Hanson Montessori: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Academy Public Charter and John Hanson Montessori rank in Maryland?
Excel Academy Public Charter is 702nd of 879 and John Hanson Montessori is 423rd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).