Barcroft Elementary vs Montessori Public School of Arlington
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barcroft Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
Montessori Public School of Arlington
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
528 students
| Measure | Barcroft Elementary Arlington, Virginia | Montessori Public School of Arlington Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #442 of 1,142 | #747 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #7635 of 50,301 | #13025 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 495 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.2% | 28.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | – |
| Math proficiency | 75% | – |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barcroft Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 67.6).
- •Montessori Public School of Arlington does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 57.2%).
- •Barcroft Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.5).
- •Montessori Public School of Arlington is the larger school with 528 students compared with 495.
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 Barcroft Elementary better than Montessori Public School of Arlington?
On the Success Index (US), Barcroft Elementary ranks higher (75.5 vs 67.6 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 Barcroft Elementary and Montessori Public School of Arlington?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barcroft Elementary: 495. Montessori Public School of Arlington: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barcroft Elementary and Montessori Public School of Arlington rank in Virginia?
Barcroft Elementary is 442nd of 1,142 and Montessori Public School of Arlington is 747th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).