Garden Oaks Montessori vs Oak Forest El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Oaks Montessori
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
763 students
Oak Forest El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
950 students
| Measure | Garden Oaks Montessori Houston, Texas | Oak Forest El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1818 of 4,686 | #263 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #25034 of 50,301 | #4321 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 763 | 950 |
| Enrollment | 763 | 950 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 11.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 76% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Forest El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 50.2).
- •Oak Forest El does better on math proficiency (76% vs 49%).
- •Oak Forest El does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 46%).
- •Oak Forest El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.4% vs 42.7%).
- •Garden Oaks Montessori does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 17.9).
- •Oak Forest El is the larger school with 950 students compared with 763.
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 Garden Oaks Montessori better than Oak Forest El?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Forest El ranks higher (81.2 vs 50.2 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 Garden Oaks Montessori and Oak Forest El?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Oaks Montessori: 763. Oak Forest El: 950. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Oaks Montessori and Oak Forest El rank in Texas?
Garden Oaks Montessori is 1818th of 4,686 and Oak Forest El is 263rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).