Bay View High vs Fernwood Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay View High
Milwaukee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,021 students
Fernwood Montessori
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
731 students
| Measure | Bay View High Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Fernwood Montessori Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #442 of 446 | #631 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #16607 of 16,910 | #24456 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,021 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 1,021 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 20.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 35% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fernwood Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 9.9).
- •Fernwood Montessori does better on math proficiency (35% vs 2.5%).
- •Fernwood Montessori does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 2.5%).
- •Fernwood Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 83.8%).
- •Bay View High does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 22.2).
- •Bay View High is the larger school with 1,021 students compared with 731.
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 Bay View High better than Fernwood Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Fernwood Montessori ranks higher (51.0 vs 9.9 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 Bay View High and Fernwood Montessori?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay View High: 1,021. Fernwood Montessori: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay View High and Fernwood Montessori rank in Wisconsin?
Bay View High is 442nd of 446 and Fernwood Montessori is 631st of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).