High Desert Montessori vs Rita Cannan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 192 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Desert Montessori
Reno · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
529 students
Rita Cannan Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students
| Measure | High Desert Montessori Reno, Nevada | Rita Cannan Elementary Reno, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #165 of 408 | #398 of 408 |
| National rank | #32677 of 50,301 | #50122 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 529 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.5% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | – | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 14% |
| city | Reno | Reno |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Desert Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 6.1).
- •High Desert Montessori does better on math proficiency (18% vs 14%).
- •High Desert Montessori does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 19%).
- •High Desert Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 100%).
- •High Desert Montessori is the larger school with 529 students compared with 405.
- •High Desert Montessori is a charter school while Rita Cannan Elementary 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 High Desert Montessori better than Rita Cannan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), High Desert Montessori ranks higher (38.9 vs 6.1 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 High Desert Montessori and Rita Cannan Elementary?
About 192 m in a straight line, between Reno and Reno in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Desert Montessori: 529. Rita Cannan Elementary: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Desert Montessori and Rita Cannan Elementary rank in Nevada?
High Desert Montessori is 165th of 408 and Rita Cannan Elementary is 398th of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).