Craig Montessori School vs Lancaster Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Craig Montessori School
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
220 students
Lancaster Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
316 students
| Measure | Craig Montessori School Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Lancaster Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #993 of 1,069 | #1061 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #46751 of 50,301 | #50014 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 220 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 220 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.9% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 0.5% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Craig Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.7 vs 7.1).
- •Craig Montessori School does better on math proficiency (2.5% vs 0.5%).
- •Craig Montessori School does better on reading proficiency (7.5% vs 0.5%).
- •Craig Montessori School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.9% vs 90.5%).
- •Craig Montessori School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 18.6).
- •Lancaster Elementary is the larger school with 316 students compared with 220.
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 Craig Montessori School better than Lancaster Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Craig Montessori School ranks higher (16.7 vs 7.1 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 Craig Montessori School and Lancaster Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Craig Montessori School: 220. Lancaster Elementary: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Craig Montessori School and Lancaster Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Craig Montessori School is 993rd of 1,069 and Lancaster Elementary is 1061st of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).