Schoolcraft Elementary School vs Waterford Montessori Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Schoolcraft Elementary School
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students
Waterford Montessori Academy
Waterford · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
213 students
| Measure | Schoolcraft Elementary School Waterford, Michigan | Waterford Montessori Academy Waterford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #746 of 1,581 | #984 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #26256 of 50,301 | #33469 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 398 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 38.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 27% |
| city | Waterford | Waterford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Schoolcraft Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 37.8).
- •Schoolcraft Elementary School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Schoolcraft Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •Waterford Montessori Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Waterford Montessori Academy does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.1).
- •Schoolcraft Elementary School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 213.
- •Schoolcraft 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 Schoolcraft Elementary School better than Waterford Montessori Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Schoolcraft Elementary School ranks higher (48.4 vs 37.8 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 Schoolcraft Elementary School and Waterford Montessori Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Waterford and Waterford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Schoolcraft Elementary School: 398. Waterford Montessori Academy: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Schoolcraft Elementary School and Waterford Montessori Academy rank in Michigan?
Schoolcraft Elementary School is 746th of 1,581 and Waterford Montessori Academy is 984th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).