Silver Sands Montessori vs Thorpe Jim ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 971 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Silver Sands Montessori
Henderson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
226 students
Thorpe Jim ES
Henderson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
455 students
| Measure | Silver Sands Montessori Henderson, Nevada | Thorpe Jim ES Henderson, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #65 of 408 | #281 of 408 |
| National rank | #21834 of 50,301 | #42798 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 226 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 226 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.1% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 33% |
| city | Henderson | Henderson |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver Sands Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 23.3).
- •Silver Sands Montessori does better on math proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Silver Sands Montessori does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 34%).
- •Silver Sands Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 100%).
- •Thorpe Jim ES does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 25.1).
- •Thorpe Jim ES is the larger school with 455 students compared with 226.
- •Silver Sands Montessori is a charter school while Thorpe Jim ES 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 Silver Sands Montessori better than Thorpe Jim ES?
On the Success Index (US), Silver Sands Montessori ranks higher (54.8 vs 23.3 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 Silver Sands Montessori and Thorpe Jim ES?
About 971 m in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Silver Sands Montessori: 226. Thorpe Jim ES: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Silver Sands Montessori and Thorpe Jim ES rank in Nevada?
Silver Sands Montessori is 65th of 408 and Thorpe Jim ES is 281st of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).