Borman K-8 School vs Sky Islands
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Borman K-8 School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
459 students
Sky Islands
Tucson · Charter high · Grades 9–12
60 students
| Measure | Borman K-8 School Tucson, Arizona | Sky Islands Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #314 of 1,136 | #107 of 286 |
| National rank | #17337 of 50,301 | #7276 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 459 | 60 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 60 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 49.5% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Borman K-8 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 54.2).
- •Borman K-8 School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 49.5%).
- •Borman K-8 School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 49.5%).
- •Sky Islands does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 15.8).
- •Borman K-8 School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 60.
- •Borman K-8 School is a public school while Sky Islands 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 Borman K-8 School better than Sky Islands?
On the Success Index (US), Borman K-8 School ranks higher (61.2 vs 54.2 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 Borman K-8 School and Sky Islands?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Borman K-8 School: 459. Sky Islands: 60. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Borman K-8 School and Sky Islands rank in Arizona?
Borman K-8 School is 314th of 1,136 and Sky Islands is 107th of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).