Mercer Elementary School vs Sands Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mercer Elementary School
Cincinnati · Public elementary · Grades K–6
611 students
Sands Montessori School
Cincinnati · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
654 students
| Measure | Mercer Elementary School Cincinnati, Ohio | Sands Montessori School Cincinnati, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #155 of 1,713 | #486 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #2907 of 50,301 | #7153 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–7 |
| Students | 611 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 611 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 77% |
| city | Cincinnati | Cincinnati |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mercer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.0 vs 76.3).
- •Mercer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 77%).
- •Sands Montessori School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •Mercer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 21.8).
- •Sands Montessori School is the larger school with 654 students compared with 611.
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 Mercer Elementary School better than Sands Montessori School?
On the Success Index (US), Mercer Elementary School ranks higher (84.0 vs 76.3 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 Mercer Elementary School and Sands Montessori School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Cincinnati and Cincinnati in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mercer Elementary School: 611. Sands Montessori School: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mercer Elementary School and Sands Montessori School rank in Ohio?
Mercer Elementary School is 155th of 1,713 and Sands Montessori School is 486th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).