Montessori Elementary School vs Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montessori Elementary School
Albuquerque · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
452 students
Valley High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
962 students
| Measure | Montessori Elementary School Albuquerque, New Mexico | Valley High Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #251 of 416 | #91 of 156 |
| National rank | #45238 of 50,301 | #15722 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 452 | 962 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 962 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 8% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montessori Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.4 vs 17.3).
- •Montessori Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 8%).
- •Montessori Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.2% vs 98.9%).
- •Valley High does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.4).
- •Valley High is the larger school with 962 students compared with 452.
- •Montessori Elementary School is a charter school while Valley High 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 Montessori Elementary School better than Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Montessori Elementary School ranks higher (19.4 vs 17.3 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 Montessori Elementary School and Valley High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montessori Elementary School: 452. Valley High: 962. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montessori Elementary School and Valley High rank in New Mexico?
Montessori Elementary School is 251st of 416 and Valley High is 91st of 156 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).