John Hanson Montessori vs Valley View Elementary
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.
John Hanson Montessori
Oxon Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
496 students
Valley View Elementary
Oxon Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
| Measure | John Hanson Montessori Oxon Hill, Maryland | Valley View Elementary Oxon Hill, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #423 of 879 | #562 of 879 |
| National rank | #28390 of 50,301 | #36882 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 496 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.3% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 30% |
| city | Oxon Hill | Oxon Hill |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Hanson Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 32.6).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •John Hanson Montessori does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •John Hanson Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.3% vs 85.8%).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.6).
- •John Hanson Montessori is the larger school with 496 students compared with 351.
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 John Hanson Montessori better than Valley View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Hanson Montessori ranks higher (45.3 vs 32.6 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 John Hanson Montessori and Valley View Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Oxon Hill and Oxon Hill in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Hanson Montessori: 496. Valley View Elementary: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Hanson Montessori and Valley View Elementary rank in Maryland?
John Hanson Montessori is 423rd of 879 and Valley View Elementary is 562nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).