Appleton Public Montessori vs Ferber Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appleton Public Montessori
Grand Chute · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
149 students
Ferber Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
| Measure | Appleton Public Montessori Grand Chute, Wisconsin | Ferber Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #432 of 1,069 | #531 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #17906 of 50,301 | #21150 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 149 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 149 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.2% | 32.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 48% |
| city | Grand Chute | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Appleton Public Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 55.7).
- •Ferber Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Appleton Public Montessori does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Appleton Public Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 32.3%).
- •Ferber Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 21.3).
- •Ferber Elementary is the larger school with 499 students compared with 149.
- •Appleton Public Montessori is a charter school while Ferber Elementary is a public 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 Appleton Public Montessori better than Ferber Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Appleton Public Montessori ranks higher (60.4 vs 55.7 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 Appleton Public Montessori and Ferber Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Grand Chute and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Appleton Public Montessori: 149. Ferber Elementary: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Appleton Public Montessori and Ferber Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Appleton Public Montessori is 432nd of 1,069 and Ferber Elementary is 531st of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).