Cedar Fork Elementary vs Sterling Montessori Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 417 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Fork Elementary
Morrisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
778 students
Sterling Montessori Academy
Morrisville · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
702 students
| Measure | Cedar Fork Elementary Morrisville, North Carolina | Sterling Montessori Academy Morrisville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #21 of 1,457 | #142 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #2555 of 50,301 | #11195 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 778 | 702 |
| Enrollment | 778 | 702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 64% |
| city | Morrisville | Morrisville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Fork Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 70.2).
- •Cedar Fork Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 64%).
- •Sterling Montessori Academy does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 73%).
- •Cedar Fork Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 21.3).
- •Cedar Fork Elementary is the larger school with 778 students compared with 702.
- •Cedar Fork Elementary is a public school while Sterling Montessori Academy 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 Cedar Fork Elementary better than Sterling Montessori Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Fork Elementary ranks higher (84.7 vs 70.2 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 Cedar Fork Elementary and Sterling Montessori Academy?
About 417 m in a straight line, between Morrisville and Morrisville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Fork Elementary: 778. Sterling Montessori Academy: 702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Fork Elementary and Sterling Montessori Academy rank in North Carolina?
Cedar Fork Elementary is 21st of 1,457 and Sterling Montessori Academy is 142nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).