Carminati School vs Tempe Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carminati School
Tempe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students
Tempe Preparatory Academy
Tempe · Charter high · Grades 6–12
431 students
| Measure | Carminati School Tempe, Arizona | Tempe Preparatory Academy Tempe, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #539 of 1,136 | #19 of 286 |
| National rank | #31052 of 50,301 | #1704 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 274 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| city | Tempe | Tempe |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tempe Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 41.3).
- •Tempe Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Tempe Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 37%).
- •Carminati School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.1).
- •Tempe Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 431 students compared with 274.
- •Carminati School is a public school while Tempe 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 Carminati School better than Tempe Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Tempe Preparatory Academy ranks higher (77.2 vs 41.3 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 Carminati School and Tempe Preparatory Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Tempe and Tempe in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carminati School: 274. Tempe Preparatory Academy: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carminati School and Tempe Preparatory Academy rank in Arizona?
Carminati School is 539th of 1,136 and Tempe Preparatory Academy is 19th of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).