Aurora Borealis Charter School vs Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aurora Borealis Charter School
Kenai · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
199 students
Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science
Kenai · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
205 students
| Measure | Aurora Borealis Charter School Kenai, Alaska | Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science Kenai, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 159 | #84 of 159 |
| National rank | #2145 of 50,301 | #24903 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 199 | 205 |
| Enrollment | 199 | 205 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 38.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 42% |
| city | Kenai | Kenai |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aurora Borealis Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 50.4).
- •Aurora Borealis Charter School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 42%).
- •Aurora Borealis Charter School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 42%).
- •Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.6).
- •Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science is the larger school with 205 students compared with 199.
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 Aurora Borealis Charter School better than Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science?
On the Success Index (US), Aurora Borealis Charter School ranks higher (85.6 vs 50.4 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 Aurora Borealis Charter School and Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Kenai and Kenai in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurora Borealis Charter School: 199. Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science: 205. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurora Borealis Charter School and Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science rank in Alaska?
Aurora Borealis Charter School is 2nd of 159 and Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science is 84th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).