Isthmus Montessori Academy Public vs Mendota Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Isthmus Montessori Academy Public
Madison · Charter other · Grades PK–12
210 students
Mendota Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students
| Measure | Isthmus Montessori Academy Public Madison, Wisconsin | Mendota Elementary Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #914 of 1,069 |
| National rank | – | #39076 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 210 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 210 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mendota Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Isthmus Montessori Academy Public does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Isthmus Montessori Academy Public does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 72.7%).
- •Mendota Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 16.2).
- •Mendota Elementary is the larger school with 282 students compared with 210.
- •Isthmus Montessori Academy Public is a charter school while Mendota Elementary 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 Isthmus Montessori Academy Public better than Mendota Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Isthmus Montessori Academy Public and Mendota Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Isthmus Montessori Academy Public: 210. Mendota Elementary: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Isthmus Montessori Academy Public and Mendota Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Isthmus Montessori Academy Public is unranked and Mendota Elementary is 914th of 1,069 among other schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).