Harding Sch vs Montessori Regional CS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harding Sch
Erie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
633 students
Montessori Regional CS
Erie · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
626 students
| Measure | Harding Sch Erie, Pennsylvania | Montessori Regional CS Erie, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1438 of 1,627 | #1158 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #44651 of 50,301 | #31821 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 633 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 107.1% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 36% |
| city | Erie | Erie |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montessori Regional CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 20.3).
- •Montessori Regional CS does better on math proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •Montessori Regional CS does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 31%).
- •Montessori Regional CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 107.1%).
- •Harding Sch does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.2).
- •Harding Sch is the larger school with 633 students compared with 626.
- •Harding Sch is a public school while Montessori Regional 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 Harding Sch better than Montessori Regional CS?
On the Success Index (US), Montessori Regional CS ranks higher (40.2 vs 20.3 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 Harding Sch and Montessori Regional CS?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Erie and Erie in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding Sch: 633. Montessori Regional CS: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding Sch and Montessori Regional CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Harding Sch is 1438th of 1,627 and Montessori Regional CS is 1158th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).