Canyon Rim Elementary vs Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canyon Rim Elementary
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
905 students
Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,066 students
| Measure | Canyon Rim Elementary Mesa, Arizona | Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 1,136 | #384 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #11987 of 50,301 | #21594 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 905 | 1,066 |
| Enrollment | 905 | 1,066 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canyon Rim Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 55.1).
- •Canyon Rim Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Canyon Rim Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 61%).
- •Canyon Rim Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.4).
- •Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa is the larger school with 1,066 students compared with 905.
- •Canyon Rim Elementary is a public school while Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa 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 Canyon Rim Elementary better than Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa?
On the Success Index (US), Canyon Rim Elementary ranks higher (69.0 vs 55.1 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 Rim Elementary and Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Rim Elementary: 905. Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa: 1,066. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Rim Elementary and Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa rank in Arizona?
Canyon Rim Elementary is 203rd of 1,136 and Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa is 384th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).