Alvarado Elementary vs Montessori Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alvarado Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
258 students
Montessori Elementary School
Albuquerque · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
452 students
| Measure | Alvarado Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico | Montessori Elementary School Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 416 | #251 of 416 |
| National rank | #40826 of 50,301 | #45238 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 258 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alvarado Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.3 vs 19.4).
- •Montessori Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 100%).
- •Alvarado Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 17.4).
- •Montessori Elementary School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 258.
- •Alvarado Elementary is a public school while Montessori Elementary School 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 Alvarado Elementary better than Montessori Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Alvarado Elementary ranks higher (26.3 vs 19.4 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 Alvarado Elementary and Montessori Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alvarado Elementary: 258. Montessori Elementary School: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alvarado Elementary and Montessori Elementary School rank in New Mexico?
Alvarado Elementary is 159th of 416 and Montessori Elementary School is 251st of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).