City Garden Montessori Ecec vs Gateway High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City Garden Montessori Ecec
ST Louis · Charter elementary · Grades PK–K
180 students
Gateway High
ST Louis · Public high · Grades 9–12
860 students
| Measure | City Garden Montessori Ecec ST Louis, Missouri | Gateway High ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #467 of 1,159 | #465 of 497 |
| National rank | #19501 of 50,301 | #14776 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 180 | 860 |
| Enrollment | 180 | 860 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 16% |
| city | ST Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •City Garden Montessori Ecec scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 22.9).
- •City Garden Montessori Ecec does better on math proficiency (47% vs 16%).
- •City Garden Montessori Ecec does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 30%).
- •City Garden Montessori Ecec does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 100%).
- •Gateway High does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 15.0).
- •Gateway High is the larger school with 860 students compared with 180.
- •City Garden Montessori Ecec is a charter school while Gateway High 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 City Garden Montessori Ecec better than Gateway High?
On the Success Index (US), City Garden Montessori Ecec ranks higher (58.1 vs 22.9 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 City Garden Montessori Ecec and Gateway High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City Garden Montessori Ecec: 180. Gateway High: 860. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City Garden Montessori Ecec and Gateway High rank in Missouri?
City Garden Montessori Ecec is 467th of 1,159 and Gateway High is 465th of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).