American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood vs Mountain View Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood
Cottonwood · Charter other · Grades K–12
240 students
Mountain View Preparatory School
Cottonwood · Public elementary · Grades K–8
426 students
| Measure | American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood Cottonwood, Arizona | Mountain View Preparatory School Cottonwood, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #563 of 1,136 |
| National rank | – | #31951 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 240 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Cottonwood | Cottonwood |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain View Preparatory School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Mountain View Preparatory School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 22.4).
- •Mountain View Preparatory School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 240.
- •American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood is a charter school while Mountain View Preparatory 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 American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood better than Mountain View Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood and Mountain View Preparatory School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Cottonwood and Cottonwood in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood: 240. Mountain View Preparatory School: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood and Mountain View Preparatory School rank in Arizona?
American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood is unranked and Mountain View Preparatory School is 563rd of 1,136 among other schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).