Explore Knowledge Academy ES vs Silver Sands Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 880 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Explore Knowledge Academy ES
Las Vegas · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
329 students
Silver Sands Montessori
Henderson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
226 students
| Measure | Explore Knowledge Academy ES Las Vegas, Nevada | Silver Sands Montessori Henderson, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #106 of 408 | #65 of 408 |
| National rank | #26660 of 50,301 | #21834 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 329 | 226 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 226 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 29.9 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 47% |
| city | Las Vegas | Henderson |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver Sands Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 47.7).
- •Explore Knowledge Academy ES does better on math proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Silver Sands Montessori does better on students per teacher (25.1 vs 29.9).
- •Explore Knowledge Academy ES is the larger school with 329 students compared with 226.
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 Explore Knowledge Academy ES better than Silver Sands Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Silver Sands Montessori ranks higher (54.8 vs 47.7 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 Explore Knowledge Academy ES and Silver Sands Montessori?
About 880 m in a straight line, between Las Vegas and Henderson in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Explore Knowledge Academy ES: 329. Silver Sands Montessori: 226. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Explore Knowledge Academy ES and Silver Sands Montessori rank in Nevada?
Explore Knowledge Academy ES is 106th of 408 and Silver Sands Montessori is 65th of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).