DR David and Ruth Anderson Academy- School 16 vs School 53 Montessori Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DR David and Ruth Anderson Academy- School 16
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
430 students
School 53 Montessori Academy
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
306 students
| Measure | DR David and Ruth Anderson Academy- School 16 Rochester, New York | School 53 Montessori Academy Rochester, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2473 of 2,536 | #2224 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #46215 of 50,301 | #41407 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 430 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 72.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 17% |
| city | Rochester | Rochester |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School 53 Montessori Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.5 vs 17.7).
- •School 53 Montessori Academy does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7%).
- •School 53 Montessori Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 7%).
- •School 53 Montessori Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.9% vs 85.8%).
- •School 53 Montessori Academy does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.3).
- •DR David and Ruth Anderson Academy- School 16 is the larger school with 430 students compared with 306.
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 DR David and Ruth Anderson Academy- School 16 better than School 53 Montessori Academy?
On the Success Index (US), School 53 Montessori Academy ranks higher (25.5 vs 17.7 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 DR David and Ruth Anderson Academy- School 16 and School 53 Montessori Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DR David and Ruth Anderson Academy- School 16: 430. School 53 Montessori Academy: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DR David and Ruth Anderson Academy- School 16 and School 53 Montessori Academy rank in New York?
DR David and Ruth Anderson Academy- School 16 is 2473rd of 2,536 and School 53 Montessori Academy is 2224th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).