Underwood Elementary vs Wauwatosa Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Underwood Elementary
Wauwatosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students
Wauwatosa Montessori School
Wauwatosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
176 students
| Measure | Underwood Elementary Wauwatosa, Wisconsin | Wauwatosa Montessori School Wauwatosa, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #577 of 1,069 | #103 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #22536 of 50,301 | #6612 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 315 | 176 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 176 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 10.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| city | Wauwatosa | Wauwatosa |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wauwatosa Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 53.8).
- •Wauwatosa Montessori School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Wauwatosa Montessori School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 37%).
- •Wauwatosa Montessori School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 41.6%).
- •Underwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 17.6).
- •Underwood Elementary is the larger school with 315 students compared with 176.
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 Underwood Elementary better than Wauwatosa Montessori School?
On the Success Index (US), Wauwatosa Montessori School ranks higher (77.2 vs 53.8 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 Underwood Elementary and Wauwatosa Montessori School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Wauwatosa and Wauwatosa in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Underwood Elementary: 315. Wauwatosa Montessori School: 176. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Underwood Elementary and Wauwatosa Montessori School rank in Wisconsin?
Underwood Elementary is 577th of 1,069 and Wauwatosa Montessori School is 103rd of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).