Carol Rae Ranch Elementary vs Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carol Rae Ranch Elementary
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
561 students
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep
Gilbert · Charter high · Grades 6–12
540 students
| Measure | Carol Rae Ranch Elementary Gilbert, Arizona | Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep Gilbert, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #71 of 1,136 | #44 of 286 |
| National rank | #5535 of 50,301 | #3128 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 561 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 561 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 64% |
| city | Gilbert | Gilbert |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carol Rae Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 70.7).
- •Carol Rae Ranch Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 64%).
- •Carol Rae Ranch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.0).
- •Carol Rae Ranch Elementary is the larger school with 561 students compared with 540.
- •Carol Rae Ranch Elementary is a public school while Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep 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 Carol Rae Ranch Elementary better than Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Carol Rae Ranch Elementary ranks higher (79.0 vs 70.7 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 Carol Rae Ranch Elementary and Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Gilbert and Gilbert in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carol Rae Ranch Elementary: 561. Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carol Rae Ranch Elementary and Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep rank in Arizona?
Carol Rae Ranch Elementary is 71st of 1,136 and Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep is 44th of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).