Highland Hills El vs Steele Montessori El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Hills El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
715 students
Steele Montessori El
San Antonio · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
395 students
| Measure | Highland Hills El San Antonio, Texas | Steele Montessori El San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3402 of 4,686 | #2209 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #36585 of 50,301 | #28286 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 715 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 715 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 56.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Steele Montessori El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.5 vs 33.0).
- •Steele Montessori El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.5% vs 93%).
- •Steele Montessori El does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 19.3).
- •Highland Hills El is the larger school with 715 students compared with 395.
- •Highland Hills El is a public school while Steele Montessori El 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 Highland Hills El better than Steele Montessori El?
On the Success Index (US), Steele Montessori El ranks higher (45.5 vs 33.0 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 Highland Hills El and Steele Montessori El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Hills El: 715. Steele Montessori El: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Hills El and Steele Montessori El rank in Texas?
Highland Hills El is 3402nd of 4,686 and Steele Montessori El is 2209th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).