Bell Elementary vs Mountain City Public Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
224 students
Mountain City Public Montessori
Asheville · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
137 students
| Measure | Bell Elementary Asheville, North Carolina | Mountain City Public Montessori Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #602 of 1,457 | #771 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #34294 of 50,301 | #38223 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 224 | 137 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 137 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Asheville | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.5 vs 30.5).
- •Bell Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 22.8).
- •Bell Elementary is the larger school with 224 students compared with 137.
- •Bell Elementary is a public school while Mountain City Public Montessori 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 Bell Elementary better than Mountain City Public Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Bell Elementary ranks higher (36.5 vs 30.5 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 Bell Elementary and Mountain City Public Montessori?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Asheville and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Elementary: 224. Mountain City Public Montessori: 137. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Elementary and Mountain City Public Montessori rank in North Carolina?
Bell Elementary is 602nd of 1,457 and Mountain City Public Montessori is 771st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).