Alighieri Dante Montessori School vs Eliot K-8 Innovation School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alighieri Dante Montessori School
East Boston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
109 students
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
Boston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
784 students
| Measure | Alighieri Dante Montessori School East Boston, Massachusetts | Eliot K-8 Innovation School Boston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #924 of 1,009 | #160 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #39565 of 50,301 | #3566 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 109 | 784 |
| Enrollment | 109 | 784 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 74% |
| city | East Boston | Boston |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eliot K-8 Innovation School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 28.4).
- •Eliot K-8 Innovation School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 30%).
- •Eliot K-8 Innovation School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 30%).
- •Alighieri Dante Montessori School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 13.5).
- •Eliot K-8 Innovation School is the larger school with 784 students compared with 109.
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 Alighieri Dante Montessori School better than Eliot K-8 Innovation School?
On the Success Index (US), Eliot K-8 Innovation School ranks higher (82.6 vs 28.4 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 Alighieri Dante Montessori School and Eliot K-8 Innovation School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between East Boston and Boston in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alighieri Dante Montessori School: 109. Eliot K-8 Innovation School: 784. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alighieri Dante Montessori School and Eliot K-8 Innovation School rank in Massachusetts?
Alighieri Dante Montessori School is 924th of 1,009 and Eliot K-8 Innovation School is 160th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).