Franklin Elementary vs Wausau Area Montessori Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary
Wausau · Public elementary · Grades K–5
181 students
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School
Wausau · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
121 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary Wausau, Wisconsin | Wausau Area Montessori Charter School Wausau, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #889 of 1,069 | #605 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #37034 of 50,301 | #23512 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 181 | 121 |
| Enrollment | 181 | 121 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 30.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Wausau | Wausau |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wausau Area Montessori Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 32.3).
- •Wausau Area Montessori Charter School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Wausau Area Montessori Charter School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Wausau Area Montessori Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 69.1%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 17.3).
- •Franklin Elementary is the larger school with 181 students compared with 121.
- •Franklin Elementary is a public school while Wausau Area Montessori Charter School is a charter 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 Franklin Elementary better than Wausau Area Montessori Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Wausau Area Montessori Charter School ranks higher (52.4 vs 32.3 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 Franklin Elementary and Wausau Area Montessori Charter School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Wausau and Wausau in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary: 181. Wausau Area Montessori Charter School: 121. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary and Wausau Area Montessori Charter School rank in Wisconsin?
Franklin Elementary is 889th of 1,069 and Wausau Area Montessori Charter School is 605th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).