Montessori Magnet School vs Roots Academy at West Hill
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montessori Magnet School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
322 students
Roots Academy at West Hill
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students
| Measure | Montessori Magnet School Albany, New York | Roots Academy at West Hill Albany, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #952 of 2,536 | #2520 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #16194 of 50,301 | #48572 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 322 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 86.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 17% |
| city | Albany | Albany |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montessori Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 12.8).
- •Montessori Magnet School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •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 86.6%).
- •Montessori Magnet School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.6).
- •Montessori Magnet School is the larger school with 322 students compared with 283.
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 Magnet School better than Roots Academy at West Hill?
On the Success Index (US), Montessori Magnet School ranks higher (62.9 vs 12.8 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 Magnet School and Roots Academy at West Hill?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montessori Magnet School: 322. Roots Academy at West Hill: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montessori Magnet School and Roots Academy at West Hill rank in New York?
Montessori Magnet School is 952nd of 2,536 and Roots Academy at West Hill is 2520th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).