Bluffview Montessori vs Washington-Kosciusko Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluffview Montessori
Winona · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
209 students
Washington-Kosciusko Elementary
Winona · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
231 students
| Measure | Bluffview Montessori Winona, Minnesota | Washington-Kosciusko Elementary Winona, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #210 of 923 | #664 of 923 |
| National rank | #6230 of 50,301 | #21291 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 209 | 231 |
| Enrollment | 209 | 231 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Winona | Winona |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bluffview Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 55.6).
- •Washington-Kosciusko Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Bluffview Montessori does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Bluffview Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 60.2%).
- •Bluffview Montessori does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 10.5).
- •Washington-Kosciusko Elementary is the larger school with 231 students compared with 209.
- •Bluffview Montessori is a charter school while Washington-Kosciusko Elementary 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 Bluffview Montessori better than Washington-Kosciusko Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bluffview Montessori ranks higher (77.8 vs 55.6 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 Bluffview Montessori and Washington-Kosciusko Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Winona and Winona in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluffview Montessori: 209. Washington-Kosciusko Elementary: 231. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluffview Montessori and Washington-Kosciusko Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Bluffview Montessori is 210th of 923 and Washington-Kosciusko Elementary is 664th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).