Bales Elementary School vs The Odyssey Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bales Elementary School
Buckeye · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
699 students
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy
Buckeye · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
544 students
| Measure | Bales Elementary School Buckeye, Arizona | The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Buckeye, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1119 of 1,136 | #508 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #50070 of 50,301 | #29234 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 699 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 699 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 47% |
| city | Buckeye | Buckeye |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Odyssey Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 6.5).
- •The Odyssey Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •The Odyssey Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 20%).
- •The Odyssey Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 20.0).
- •Bales Elementary School is the larger school with 699 students compared with 544.
- •Bales Elementary School is a public school while The Odyssey Preparatory Academy is a charter 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 Bales Elementary School better than The Odyssey Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), The Odyssey Preparatory Academy ranks higher (44.1 vs 6.5 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 Bales Elementary School and The Odyssey Preparatory Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Buckeye and Buckeye in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bales Elementary School: 699. The Odyssey Preparatory Academy: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bales Elementary School and The Odyssey Preparatory Academy rank in Arizona?
Bales Elementary School is 1119th of 1,136 and The Odyssey Preparatory Academy is 508th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).