Desert Sky Montessori vs North Star Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Sky Montessori
Bend · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
168 students
North Star Elementary
Bend · Public elementary · Grades K–5
319 students
| Measure | Desert Sky Montessori Bend, Oregon | North Star Elementary Bend, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #550 of 678 | #250 of 678 |
| National rank | #41878 of 50,301 | #26975 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 168 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 168 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Bend | Bend |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Star Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.3 vs 24.7).
- •North Star Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 24.0).
- •North Star Elementary is the larger school with 319 students compared with 168.
- •Desert Sky Montessori is a charter school while North Star Elementary 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 Desert Sky Montessori better than North Star Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Star Elementary ranks higher (47.3 vs 24.7 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 Desert Sky Montessori and North Star Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bend and Bend in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sky Montessori: 168. North Star Elementary: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sky Montessori and North Star Elementary rank in Oregon?
Desert Sky Montessori is 550th of 678 and North Star Elementary is 250th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).