Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS vs Silver Sands Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 880 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS
Las Vegas · Charter high · Grades 6–12
270 students
Silver Sands Montessori
Henderson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
226 students
| Measure | Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS Las Vegas, Nevada | Silver Sands Montessori Henderson, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #29 of 98 | #65 of 408 |
| National rank | #9854 of 16,910 | #21834 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 270 | 226 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 226 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| city | Las Vegas | Henderson |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver Sands Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 44.3).
- •Silver Sands Montessori does better on math proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Silver Sands Montessori does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 25.1).
- •Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS is the larger school with 270 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 J-SHS better than Silver Sands Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Silver Sands Montessori ranks higher (54.8 vs 44.3 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 J-SHS 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 J-SHS: 270. Silver Sands Montessori: 226. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS and Silver Sands Montessori rank in Nevada?
Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS is 29th of 98 and Silver Sands Montessori is 65th of 408 among high schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).