Appleton Public Montessori vs North High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.5 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
North High
Appleton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,635 students
| Measure | Appleton Public Montessori Grand Chute, Wisconsin | North High Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #432 of 1,069 | #154 of 446 |
| National rank | #17906 of 50,301 | #8390 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 149 | 1,635 |
| Enrollment | 149 | 1,635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.2% | 29.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 34% |
| city | Grand Chute | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Appleton Public Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 50.0).
- •Appleton Public Montessori does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Appleton Public Montessori does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Appleton Public Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 29.2%).
- •North High does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 21.3).
- •North High is the larger school with 1,635 students compared with 149.
- •Appleton Public Montessori is a charter school while North High 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 North High?
On the Success Index (US), Appleton Public Montessori ranks higher (60.4 vs 50.0 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 Appleton Public Montessori and North High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Grand Chute and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Appleton Public Montessori: 149. North High: 1,635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Appleton Public Montessori and North High rank in Wisconsin?
Appleton Public Montessori is 432nd of 1,069 and North High is 154th of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).