Ferry School vs Walden Green Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferry School
Grand Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
232 students
Walden Green Montessori
Spring Lake · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
251 students
| Measure | Ferry School Grand Haven, Michigan | Walden Green Montessori Spring Lake, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #507 of 1,581 | #640 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #19273 of 50,301 | #23219 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 232 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 232 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 25.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | Grand Haven | Spring Lake |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ferry School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.4 vs 52.8).
- •Ferry School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Walden Green Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 59.5%).
- •Ferry School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 20.9).
- •Walden Green Montessori is the larger school with 251 students compared with 232.
- •Ferry School is a public school while Walden Green Montessori is a charter 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 Ferry School better than Walden Green Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Ferry School ranks higher (58.4 vs 52.8 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 School and Walden Green Montessori?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Grand Haven and Spring Lake in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferry School: 232. Walden Green Montessori: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferry School and Walden Green Montessori rank in Michigan?
Ferry School is 507th of 1,581 and Walden Green Montessori is 640th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).