John F Kennedy School vs Montessori Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 86 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy School
Kingston · Public elementary · Grades K–4
322 students
Montessori Magnet School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
322 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy School Kingston, New York | Montessori Magnet School Albany, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2017 of 2,536 | #952 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #37803 of 50,301 | #16194 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 322 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.8% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| city | Kingston | Albany |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montessori Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 31.1).
- •Montessori Magnet School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Montessori Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 12%).
- •Montessori Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 65.8%).
- •John F Kennedy School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 14.0).
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 John F Kennedy School better than Montessori Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Montessori Magnet School ranks higher (62.9 vs 31.1 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 John F Kennedy School and Montessori Magnet School?
About 86 km in a straight line, between Kingston and Albany in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy School: 322. Montessori Magnet School: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy School and Montessori Magnet School rank in New York?
John F Kennedy School is 2017th of 2,536 and Montessori Magnet School is 952nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).