Cambridge Academy East vs Zaharis Elementary
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.
Cambridge Academy East
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
242 students
Zaharis Elementary
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
721 students
| Measure | Cambridge Academy East Mesa, Arizona | Zaharis Elementary Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #595 of 1,136 | #271 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #33716 of 50,301 | #15083 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 242 | 721 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 64% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Zaharis Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 37.4).
- •Zaharis Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 42%).
- •Zaharis Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 47%).
- •Zaharis Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 24.2).
- •Zaharis Elementary is the larger school with 721 students compared with 242.
- •Cambridge Academy East is a charter school while Zaharis Elementary 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 Cambridge Academy East better than Zaharis Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Zaharis Elementary ranks higher (64.6 vs 37.4 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 Cambridge Academy East and Zaharis Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambridge Academy East: 242. Zaharis Elementary: 721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambridge Academy East and Zaharis Elementary rank in Arizona?
Cambridge Academy East is 595th of 1,136 and Zaharis Elementary is 271st of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).