Downtown Montessori vs Milwaukee Parkside School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 849 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downtown Montessori
Milwaukee · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
218 students
Milwaukee Parkside School
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
859 students
| Measure | Downtown Montessori Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Milwaukee Parkside School Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #228 of 1,069 | #984 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #11069 of 50,301 | #45870 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 218 | 859 |
| Enrollment | 218 | 859 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 17% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downtown Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 18.4).
- •Downtown Montessori does better on math proficiency (62% vs 17%).
- •Downtown Montessori does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 26%).
- •Downtown Montessori does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.8).
- •Milwaukee Parkside School is the larger school with 859 students compared with 218.
- •Downtown Montessori is a charter school while Milwaukee Parkside School 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 Downtown Montessori better than Milwaukee Parkside School?
On the Success Index (US), Downtown Montessori ranks higher (70.3 vs 18.4 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 Downtown Montessori and Milwaukee Parkside School?
About 849 m in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downtown Montessori: 218. Milwaukee Parkside School: 859. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downtown Montessori and Milwaukee Parkside School rank in Wisconsin?
Downtown Montessori is 228th of 1,069 and Milwaukee Parkside School is 984th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).