Maryland Montessori vs Riverwest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maryland Montessori
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
470 students
Riverwest Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students
| Measure | Maryland Montessori Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Riverwest Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #556 of 1,069 | #1024 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #21741 of 50,301 | #49108 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 470 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 7.5% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maryland Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 11.3).
- •Maryland Montessori does better on math proficiency (47% vs 7.5%).
- •Maryland Montessori does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 12%).
- •Maryland Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 88.5%).
- •Riverwest Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 20.4).
- •Maryland Montessori is the larger school with 470 students compared with 244.
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 Maryland Montessori better than Riverwest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Maryland Montessori ranks higher (54.9 vs 11.3 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 Maryland Montessori and Riverwest Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maryland Montessori: 470. Riverwest Elementary: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maryland Montessori and Riverwest Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Maryland Montessori is 556th of 1,069 and Riverwest Elementary is 1024th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).