Adams Traditional Academy vs Norterra Canyon School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adams Traditional Academy
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
532 students
Norterra Canyon School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
601 students
| Measure | Adams Traditional Academy Phoenix, Arizona | Norterra Canyon School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #28 of 1,136 | #307 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #2973 of 50,301 | #16931 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 532 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 532 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 56% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Adams Traditional Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 61.8).
- •Adams Traditional Academy does better on math proficiency (84% vs 56%).
- •Adams Traditional Academy does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 64%).
- •Adams Traditional Academy does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.7).
- •Norterra Canyon School is the larger school with 601 students compared with 532.
- •Adams Traditional Academy is a charter school while Norterra Canyon School 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 Adams Traditional Academy better than Norterra Canyon School?
On the Success Index (US), Adams Traditional Academy ranks higher (83.8 vs 61.8 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 Adams Traditional Academy and Norterra Canyon School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams Traditional Academy: 532. Norterra Canyon School: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams Traditional Academy and Norterra Canyon School rank in Arizona?
Adams Traditional Academy is 28th of 1,136 and Norterra Canyon School is 307th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).