Forest Heights Elementary vs John Hanson Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Heights Elementary
Oxon Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
215 students
John Hanson Montessori
Oxon Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
496 students
| Measure | Forest Heights Elementary Oxon Hill, Maryland | John Hanson Montessori Oxon Hill, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #760 of 879 | #423 of 879 |
| National rank | #45282 of 50,301 | #28390 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 215 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 31.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 22% |
| city | Oxon Hill | Oxon Hill |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Hanson Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 19.3).
- •John Hanson Montessori does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •John Hanson Montessori does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •John Hanson Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.3% vs 87.4%).
- •Forest Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.6).
- •John Hanson Montessori is the larger school with 496 students compared with 215.
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 Forest Heights Elementary better than John Hanson Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), John Hanson Montessori ranks higher (45.3 vs 19.3 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 Forest Heights Elementary and John Hanson Montessori?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Oxon Hill and Oxon Hill in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Heights Elementary: 215. John Hanson Montessori: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Heights Elementary and John Hanson Montessori rank in Maryland?
Forest Heights Elementary is 760th of 879 and John Hanson Montessori is 423rd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).