Ferry Elementary School vs John Monteith Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferry Elementary School
Grosse Pointe Woods · Public elementary · Grades K–4
357 students
John Monteith Elementary School
Grosse Pointe Woods · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
456 students
| Measure | Ferry Elementary School Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan | John Monteith Elementary School Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 1,581 | #338 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #9507 of 50,301 | #13367 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 357 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.5% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 58% |
| city | Grosse Pointe Woods | Grosse Pointe Woods |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ferry Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 67.1).
- •Ferry Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Ferry Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Ferry Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 16.7%).
- •John Monteith Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.8).
- •John Monteith Elementary School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 357.
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 Ferry Elementary School better than John Monteith Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ferry Elementary School ranks higher (72.6 vs 67.1 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 Ferry Elementary School and John Monteith Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Grosse Pointe Woods and Grosse Pointe Woods in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferry Elementary School: 357. John Monteith Elementary School: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferry Elementary School and John Monteith Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Ferry Elementary School is 213th of 1,581 and John Monteith Elementary School is 338th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).