Fernwood Montessori vs Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 786 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fernwood Montessori
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
731 students
Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
228 students
| Measure | Fernwood Montessori Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #631 of 1,069 | #973 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #24456 of 50,301 | #44801 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 731 | 228 |
| Enrollment | 731 | 228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.5% | 82.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 22% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fernwood Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 20.1).
- •Fernwood Montessori does better on math proficiency (35% vs 22%).
- •Fernwood Montessori does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 22%).
- •Fernwood Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 82.9%).
- •Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 22.2).
- •Fernwood Montessori is the larger school with 731 students compared with 228.
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 Fernwood Montessori better than Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies?
On the Success Index (US), Fernwood Montessori ranks higher (51.0 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 Fernwood Montessori and Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies?
About 786 m in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fernwood Montessori: 731. Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies: 228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fernwood Montessori and Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies rank in Wisconsin?
Fernwood Montessori is 631st 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).