Deca Prep vs River's Edge Montessori Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deca Prep
Dayton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
950 students
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
552 students
| Measure | Deca Prep Dayton, Ohio | River's Edge Montessori Elementary School Dayton, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1280 of 1,713 | #1437 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #28377 of 50,301 | #37243 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 950 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 950 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 34% |
| city | Dayton | Dayton |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deca Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 32.0).
- •Deca Prep does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Deca Prep does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 46%).
- •Deca Prep does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 19.0).
- •Deca Prep is the larger school with 950 students compared with 552.
- •Deca Prep is a charter school while River's Edge Montessori Elementary School is a public 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 Deca Prep better than River's Edge Montessori Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Deca Prep ranks higher (45.3 vs 32.0 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 Deca Prep and River's Edge Montessori Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Dayton in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deca Prep: 950. River's Edge Montessori Elementary School: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deca Prep and River's Edge Montessori Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Deca Prep is 1280th of 1,713 and River's Edge Montessori Elementary School is 1437th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).