Lowcountry Montessori School vs Port Royal Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lowcountry Montessori School
Beaufort · Charter other · Grades PK–12
408 students
Port Royal Elementary
Port Royal · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
179 students
| Measure | Lowcountry Montessori School Beaufort, South Carolina | Port Royal Elementary Port Royal, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #416 of 688 |
| National rank | – | #27314 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 408 | 179 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 179 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 7.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| city | Beaufort | Port Royal |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Port Royal Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Lowcountry Montessori School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Port Royal Elementary does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 14.6).
- •Lowcountry Montessori School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 179.
- •Lowcountry Montessori School is a charter school while Port Royal 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 Lowcountry Montessori School better than Port Royal Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lowcountry Montessori School and Port Royal Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Beaufort and Port Royal in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lowcountry Montessori School: 408. Port Royal Elementary: 179. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lowcountry Montessori School and Port Royal Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Lowcountry Montessori School is unranked and Port Royal Elementary is 416th of 688 among other schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).