John Stanford International School vs Montlake Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Stanford International School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students
Montlake Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
170 students
| Measure | John Stanford International School Seattle, Washington | Montlake Elementary School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #70 of 1,154 | #21 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #2760 of 50,301 | #1437 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 422 | 170 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 170 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.5% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 77% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montlake Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.6 vs 84.3).
- •John Stanford International School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 77%).
- •Montlake Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 81%).
- •John Stanford International School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.5% vs 10%).
- •Montlake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.3).
- •John Stanford International School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 170.
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 John Stanford International School better than Montlake Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Montlake Elementary School ranks higher (87.6 vs 84.3 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 John Stanford International School and Montlake Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Stanford International School: 422. Montlake Elementary School: 170. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Stanford International School and Montlake Elementary School rank in Washington?
John Stanford International School is 70th of 1,154 and Montlake Elementary School is 21st of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).