Riverview School vs Valley View School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverview School
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
445 students
Valley View School
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
312 students
| Measure | Riverview School Great Falls, Montana | Valley View School Great Falls, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 267 | #158 of 267 |
| National rank | #14934 of 50,301 | #27581 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 445 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| city | Great Falls | Great Falls |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverview School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 46.5).
- •Riverview School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Riverview School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 47%).
- •Riverview School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 57.7%).
- •Valley View School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 21.2).
- •Riverview School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 312.
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 Riverview School better than Valley View School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverview School ranks higher (64.8 vs 46.5 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 Riverview School and Valley View School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Great Falls and Great Falls in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverview School: 445. Valley View School: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverview School and Valley View School rank in Montana?
Riverview School is 66th of 267 and Valley View School is 158th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).