Battle Creek Montessori Academy vs Prairieview School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Battle Creek Montessori Academy
Springfield · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
141 students
Prairieview School
Battle Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
249 students
| Measure | Battle Creek Montessori Academy Springfield, Michigan | Prairieview School Battle Creek, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1300 of 1,581 | #1210 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #43772 of 50,301 | #40798 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 141 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 141 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | Springfield | Battle Creek |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairieview School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 21.7).
- •Battle Creek Montessori Academy does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Prairieview School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 85.8%).
- •Prairieview School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 15.7).
- •Prairieview School is the larger school with 249 students compared with 141.
- •Battle Creek Montessori Academy is a charter school while Prairieview School 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 Battle Creek Montessori Academy better than Prairieview School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairieview School ranks higher (26.4 vs 21.7 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 Battle Creek Montessori Academy and Prairieview School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Battle Creek in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Battle Creek Montessori Academy: 141. Prairieview School: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Battle Creek Montessori Academy and Prairieview School rank in Michigan?
Battle Creek Montessori Academy is 1300th of 1,581 and Prairieview School is 1210th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).