Bay View Montessori School vs Whittier Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay View Montessori School
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
449 students
Whittier Elementary
Milwaukee · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
146 students
| Measure | Bay View Montessori School Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Whittier Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #818 of 1,069 | #425 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #33135 of 50,301 | #17627 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 449 | 146 |
| Enrollment | 449 | 146 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.5% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 38.2).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Bay View Montessori School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 54.1%).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 23.6).
- •Bay View Montessori School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 146.
- •Bay View Montessori School is a public school while Whittier Elementary is a charter 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 Bay View Montessori School better than Whittier Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier Elementary ranks higher (60.9 vs 38.2 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 Montessori School and Whittier Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay View Montessori School: 449. Whittier Elementary: 146. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay View Montessori School and Whittier Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Bay View Montessori School is 818th of 1,069 and Whittier Elementary is 425th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).