Discovery Charter School vs Tomah Area Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 136 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Charter School
Columbus · Charter elementary · Grades K–3
71 students
Tomah Area Montessori School
Tomah · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
72 students
| Measure | Discovery Charter School Columbus, Wisconsin | Tomah Area Montessori School Tomah, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #423 of 1,069 | #538 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #17579 of 50,301 | #21358 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 71 | 72 |
| Enrollment | 71 | 72 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.9% | 31.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 75% |
| city | Columbus | Tomah |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 55.5).
- •Tomah Area Montessori School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 44.5%).
- •Discovery Charter School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Discovery Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 31.9%).
- •Discovery Charter School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 24.0).
- •Tomah Area Montessori School is the larger school with 72 students compared with 71.
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 Discovery Charter School better than Tomah Area Montessori School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Charter School ranks higher (60.9 vs 55.5 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 Discovery Charter School and Tomah Area Montessori School?
About 136 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Tomah in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Charter School: 71. Tomah Area Montessori School: 72. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Charter School and Tomah Area Montessori School rank in Wisconsin?
Discovery Charter School is 423rd of 1,069 and Tomah Area Montessori School is 538th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).