Canyon Ridge School vs Sunset Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canyon Ridge School
Surprise · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,042 students
Sunset Hills Elementary
Surprise · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
877 students
| Measure | Canyon Ridge School Surprise, Arizona | Sunset Hills Elementary Surprise, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #291 of 1,136 | #449 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #16236 of 50,301 | #25849 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,042 | 877 |
| Enrollment | 1,042 | 877 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 51% |
| city | Surprise | Surprise |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canyon Ridge School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 49.0).
- •Canyon Ridge School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •Canyon Ridge School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 54%).
- •Sunset Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 20.8).
- •Canyon Ridge School is the larger school with 1,042 students compared with 877.
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 Canyon Ridge School better than Sunset Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Canyon Ridge School ranks higher (62.8 vs 49.0 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 Canyon Ridge School and Sunset Hills Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Surprise and Surprise in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Ridge School: 1,042. Sunset Hills Elementary: 877. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Ridge School and Sunset Hills Elementary rank in Arizona?
Canyon Ridge School is 291st of 1,136 and Sunset Hills Elementary is 449th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).