Challenger Basic School vs Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 543 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger Basic School
Gilbert · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
274 students
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep
Gilbert · Charter high · Grades 6–12
540 students
| Measure | Challenger Basic School Gilbert, Arizona | Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep Gilbert, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #4 of 1,136 | #44 of 286 |
| National rank | #418 of 50,301 | #3128 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 274 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 64% |
| city | Gilbert | Gilbert |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenger Basic School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.9 vs 70.7).
- •Challenger Basic School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 64%).
- •Challenger Basic School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.0).
- •Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep is the larger school with 540 students compared with 274.
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 Challenger Basic School better than Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Challenger Basic School ranks higher (91.9 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 Challenger Basic School and Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep?
About 543 m in a straight line, between Gilbert and Gilbert in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Basic School: 274. Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Basic School and Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep rank in Arizona?
Challenger Basic School is 4th of 1,136 and Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep is 44th of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).