Harmon Harley ES vs Silver Sands Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harmon Harley ES
Las Vegas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
629 students
Silver Sands Montessori
Henderson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
226 students
| Measure | Harmon Harley ES Las Vegas, Nevada | Silver Sands Montessori Henderson, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #228 of 408 | #65 of 408 |
| National rank | #39401 of 50,301 | #21834 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 629 | 226 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 226 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 47% |
| city | Las Vegas | Henderson |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver Sands Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 28.7).
- •Silver Sands Montessori does better on math proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •Silver Sands Montessori does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 35%).
- •Silver Sands Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 100%).
- •Harmon Harley ES does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 25.1).
- •Harmon Harley ES is the larger school with 629 students compared with 226.
- •Harmon Harley ES is a public school while Silver Sands Montessori is a charter 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 Harmon Harley ES better than Silver Sands Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Silver Sands Montessori ranks higher (54.8 vs 28.7 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 Harmon Harley ES and Silver Sands Montessori?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Las Vegas and Henderson in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harmon Harley ES: 629. Silver Sands Montessori: 226. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harmon Harley ES and Silver Sands Montessori rank in Nevada?
Harmon Harley ES is 228th of 408 and Silver Sands Montessori is 65th of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).