Harbor View Elementary vs Murray-LaSaine Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harbor View Elementary
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students
Murray-LaSaine Montessori
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
347 students
| Measure | Harbor View Elementary Charleston, South Carolina | Murray-LaSaine Montessori Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 688 | #377 of 688 |
| National rank | #6697 of 50,301 | #25837 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 621 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 42% |
| city | Charleston | Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harbor View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.0 vs 49.0).
- •Harbor View Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 42%).
- •Harbor View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 52%).
- •Murray-LaSaine Montessori does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.8).
- •Harbor View Elementary is the larger school with 621 students compared with 347.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Harbor View Elementary better than Murray-LaSaine Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Harbor View Elementary ranks higher (77.0 vs 49.0 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 Harbor View Elementary and Murray-LaSaine Montessori?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harbor View Elementary: 621. Murray-LaSaine Montessori: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harbor View Elementary and Murray-LaSaine Montessori rank in South Carolina?
Harbor View Elementary is 77th of 688 and Murray-LaSaine Montessori is 377th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).