Fernwood Montessori vs Willow Glen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fernwood Montessori
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
731 students
Willow Glen Primary School
Saint Francis · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
263 students
| Measure | Fernwood Montessori Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Willow Glen Primary School Saint Francis, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #631 of 1,069 | #382 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #24456 of 50,301 | #16223 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 731 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 731 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.5% | 45.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 64.5% |
| city | Milwaukee | Saint Francis |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Glen Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 51.0).
- •Willow Glen Primary School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 35%).
- •Fernwood Montessori does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 54.5%).
- •Fernwood Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 45.6%).
- •Willow Glen Primary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 22.2).
- •Fernwood Montessori is the larger school with 731 students compared with 263.
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 Willow Glen Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Glen Primary School ranks higher (62.9 vs 51.0 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 Willow Glen Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Saint Francis in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fernwood Montessori: 731. Willow Glen Primary School: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fernwood Montessori and Willow Glen Primary School rank in Wisconsin?
Fernwood Montessori is 631st of 1,069 and Willow Glen Primary School is 382nd of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).