Blair Elementary School vs TCAPS Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blair Elementary School
Traverse City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
202 students
TCAPS Montessori School
Traverse City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
331 students
| Measure | Blair Elementary School Traverse City, Michigan | TCAPS Montessori School Traverse City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #904 of 1,581 | #353 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #31188 of 50,301 | #13929 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 202 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 17.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Traverse City | Traverse City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •TCAPS Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 41.1).
- •TCAPS Montessori School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •TCAPS Montessori School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •TCAPS Montessori School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.5% vs 63.9%).
- •Blair Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 16.6).
- •TCAPS Montessori School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 202.
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 Blair Elementary School better than TCAPS Montessori School?
On the Success Index (US), TCAPS Montessori School ranks higher (66.3 vs 41.1 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 Blair Elementary School and TCAPS Montessori School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Traverse City and Traverse City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blair Elementary School: 202. TCAPS Montessori School: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blair Elementary School and TCAPS Montessori School rank in Michigan?
Blair Elementary School is 904th of 1,581 and TCAPS Montessori School is 353rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).