Downtown Montessori vs Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downtown Montessori
Milwaukee · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
218 students
Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
228 students
| Measure | Downtown Montessori Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #228 of 1,069 | #973 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #11069 of 50,301 | #44801 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 218 | 228 |
| Enrollment | 218 | 228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 82.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 22% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downtown Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 20.1).
- •Downtown Montessori does better on math proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •Downtown Montessori does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •Downtown Montessori does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.3).
- •Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies is the larger school with 228 students compared with 218.
- •Downtown Montessori is a charter school while Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies 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 Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies?
On the Success Index (US), Downtown Montessori ranks higher (70.3 vs 20.1 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 Downtown Montessori and Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downtown Montessori: 218. Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies: 228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downtown Montessori and Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies rank in Wisconsin?
Downtown Montessori is 228th of 1,069 and Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies is 973rd of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).