TCAPS Montessori School vs The Greenspire School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 816 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
TCAPS Montessori School
Traverse City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
331 students
The Greenspire School
Traverse City · Charter high · Grades 6–12
93 students
| Measure | TCAPS Montessori School Traverse City, Michigan | The Greenspire School Traverse City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #353 of 1,581 | #237 of 591 |
| National rank | #13929 of 50,301 | #7819 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 331 | 93 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 93 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.5% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | Traverse City | Traverse City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •TCAPS Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 52.2).
- •TCAPS Montessori School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •TCAPS Montessori School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •TCAPS Montessori School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.5% vs 37.6%).
- •The Greenspire School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 16.6).
- •TCAPS Montessori School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 93.
- •TCAPS Montessori School is a public school while The Greenspire School 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 TCAPS Montessori School better than The Greenspire School?
On the Success Index (US), TCAPS Montessori School ranks higher (66.3 vs 52.2 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 TCAPS Montessori School and The Greenspire School?
About 816 m in a straight line, between Traverse City and Traverse City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
TCAPS Montessori School: 331. The Greenspire School: 93. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do TCAPS Montessori School and The Greenspire School rank in Michigan?
TCAPS Montessori School is 353rd of 1,581 and The Greenspire School is 237th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).