Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center vs Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Grand Rapids · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
287 students
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
Grand Rapids · Public other · Grades PK–12
297 students
| Measure | Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center Grand Rapids, Michigan | Grand Rapids Montessori Academy Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #572 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #21247 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 287 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 41.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 41.8%).
- •Grand Rapids Montessori Academy does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.9).
- •Grand Rapids Montessori Academy is the larger school with 297 students compared with 287.
- •Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center is a charter school while Grand Rapids Montessori Academy 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 Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center better than Grand Rapids Montessori Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center and Grand Rapids Montessori Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center: 287. Grand Rapids Montessori Academy: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center and Grand Rapids Montessori Academy rank in Michigan?
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center is 572nd of 1,581 and Grand Rapids Montessori Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).