Bartram John - Main vs Philadelphia Montessori CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bartram John - Main
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
583 students
Philadelphia Montessori CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
226 students
| Measure | Bartram John - Main Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia Montessori CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #600 of 618 | #1375 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #16391 of 16,910 | #42012 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 583 | 226 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 226 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 17% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philadelphia Montessori CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.5 vs 12.5).
- •Philadelphia Montessori CS does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Philadelphia Montessori CS does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Bartram John - Main does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.2% vs 98.7%).
- •Philadelphia Montessori CS does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.6).
- •Bartram John - Main is the larger school with 583 students compared with 226.
- •Bartram John - Main is a public school while Philadelphia Montessori CS 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 Bartram John - Main better than Philadelphia Montessori CS?
On the Success Index (US), Philadelphia Montessori CS ranks higher (24.5 vs 12.5 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 Bartram John - Main and Philadelphia Montessori CS?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bartram John - Main: 583. Philadelphia Montessori CS: 226. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bartram John - Main and Philadelphia Montessori CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Bartram John - Main is 600th of 618 and Philadelphia Montessori CS is 1375th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).