Alhambra Traditional School vs Patterson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 49 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alhambra Traditional School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades K–8
733 students
Patterson Elementary
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
733 students
| Measure | Alhambra Traditional School Phoenix, Arizona | Patterson Elementary Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #62 of 1,136 | #312 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #5281 of 50,301 | #17151 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 733 | 733 |
| Enrollment | 733 | 733 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 58% |
| city | Phoenix | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alhambra Traditional School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 61.5).
- •Alhambra Traditional School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 58%).
- •Alhambra Traditional School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 61%).
- •Patterson Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 21.6).
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 Alhambra Traditional School better than Patterson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alhambra Traditional School ranks higher (79.4 vs 61.5 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 Alhambra Traditional School and Patterson Elementary?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alhambra Traditional School: 733. Patterson Elementary: 733. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alhambra Traditional School and Patterson Elementary rank in Arizona?
Alhambra Traditional School is 62nd of 1,136 and Patterson Elementary is 312th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).