Garfield Elementary vs Spokane Public Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
Spokane Public Montessori
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
413 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary Spokane, Washington | Spokane Public Montessori Spokane, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #868 of 1,154 | #489 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #30355 of 50,301 | #17025 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 314 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.7% | 29.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 43% |
| city | Spokane | Spokane |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spokane Public Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 42.4).
- •Spokane Public Montessori does better on math proficiency (43% vs 34%).
- •Spokane Public Montessori does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 48%).
- •Spokane Public Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 78.7%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 21.7).
- •Spokane Public Montessori is the larger school with 413 students compared with 314.
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 Garfield Elementary better than Spokane Public Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Spokane Public Montessori ranks higher (61.7 vs 42.4 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 Garfield Elementary and Spokane Public Montessori?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Spokane and Spokane in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary: 314. Spokane Public Montessori: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary and Spokane Public Montessori rank in Washington?
Garfield Elementary is 868th of 1,154 and Spokane Public Montessori is 489th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).