Hawthorn Hills Elementary vs Wausau Area Montessori Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorn Hills Elementary
Wausau · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
227 students
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School
Wausau · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
121 students
| Measure | Hawthorn Hills Elementary Wausau, Wisconsin | Wausau Area Montessori Charter School Wausau, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #955 of 1,069 | #605 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #42941 of 50,301 | #23512 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 227 | 121 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 121 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.9% | 30.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 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 23.0).
- •Wausau Area Montessori Charter School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Wausau Area Montessori Charter School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Wausau Area Montessori Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 70.9%).
- •Hawthorn Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 17.3).
- •Hawthorn Hills Elementary is the larger school with 227 students compared with 121.
- •Hawthorn Hills 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 Hawthorn Hills Elementary better than Wausau Area Montessori Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Wausau Area Montessori Charter School ranks higher (52.4 vs 23.0 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 Hawthorn Hills Elementary and Wausau Area Montessori Charter School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Wausau and Wausau in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorn Hills Elementary: 227. Wausau Area Montessori Charter School: 121. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorn Hills Elementary and Wausau Area Montessori Charter School rank in Wisconsin?
Hawthorn Hills Elementary is 955th 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).