City Garden Montessori Eaec vs Lafayette Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City Garden Montessori Eaec
St. Louis · Charter elementary · Grades 1–8
409 students
Lafayette Preparatory Academy
St. Louis · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
414 students
| Measure | City Garden Montessori Eaec St. Louis, Missouri | Lafayette Preparatory Academy St. Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #372 of 1,159 | #383 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #15975 of 50,301 | #16258 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 409 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 24.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | St. Louis | St. Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.2 vs 62.8).
- •Lafayette Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 45.5%).
- •Lafayette Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.1).
- •Lafayette Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 414 students compared with 409.
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 City Garden Montessori Eaec better than Lafayette Preparatory 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 City Garden Montessori Eaec and Lafayette Preparatory Academy?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between St. Louis and St. Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City Garden Montessori Eaec: 409. Lafayette Preparatory Academy: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City Garden Montessori Eaec and Lafayette Preparatory Academy rank in Missouri?
City Garden Montessori Eaec is 372nd of 1,159 and Lafayette Preparatory Academy is 383rd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).