River Falls Public Montessori Academy vs Westside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 611 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
River Falls Public Montessori Academy
River Falls · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
189 students
Westside Elementary
River Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
403 students
| Measure | River Falls Public Montessori Academy River Falls, Wisconsin | Westside Elementary River Falls, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #518 of 1,069 | #441 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #20795 of 50,301 | #18302 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 189 | 403 |
| Enrollment | 189 | 403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.9% | 18.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 58% |
| city | River Falls | River Falls |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.9 vs 56.3).
- •Westside Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •River Falls Public Montessori Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •River Falls Public Montessori Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.9% vs 18.1%).
- •Westside Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.9).
- •Westside Elementary is the larger school with 403 students compared with 189.
- •River Falls Public Montessori Academy is a charter school while Westside 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 River Falls Public Montessori Academy better than Westside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Westside Elementary ranks higher (59.9 vs 56.3 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 River Falls Public Montessori Academy and Westside Elementary?
About 611 m in a straight line, between River Falls and River Falls in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
River Falls Public Montessori Academy: 189. Westside Elementary: 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do River Falls Public Montessori Academy and Westside Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
River Falls Public Montessori Academy is 518th of 1,069 and Westside Elementary is 441st of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).