Gretchko Elementary School vs Waterford Montessori Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gretchko Elementary School
West Bloomfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
331 students
Waterford Montessori Academy
Waterford · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
188 students
| Measure | Gretchko Elementary School West Bloomfield, Michigan | Waterford Montessori Academy Waterford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #269 of 1,581 | #404 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #10940 of 50,301 | #16418 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 331 | 188 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 188 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.7% | 38.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | West Bloomfield | Waterford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gretchko Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 62.6).
- •Gretchko Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 38.8%).
- •Gretchko Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.5).
- •Gretchko Elementary School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 188.
- •Gretchko Elementary School is a public school while Waterford Montessori Academy 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 Gretchko Elementary School better than Waterford Montessori Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Gretchko Elementary School ranks higher (70.5 vs 62.6 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 Gretchko Elementary School and Waterford Montessori Academy?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between West Bloomfield and Waterford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gretchko Elementary School: 331. Waterford Montessori Academy: 188. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gretchko Elementary School and Waterford Montessori Academy rank in Michigan?
Gretchko Elementary School is 269th of 1,581 and Waterford Montessori Academy is 404th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).