Copper Creek Elementary School vs Painted Sky Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Copper Creek Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students
Painted Sky Elementary School
Oro Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
| Measure | Copper Creek Elementary School Tucson, Arizona | Painted Sky Elementary School Oro Valley, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #130 of 1,136 | #80 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #8569 of 50,301 | #5923 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 283 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 75% |
| city | Tucson | Oro Valley |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Painted Sky Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 74.0).
- •Painted Sky Elementary School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 57%).
- •Painted Sky Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Copper Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 15.4).
- •Painted Sky Elementary School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 283.
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 Copper Creek Elementary School better than Painted Sky Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Painted Sky Elementary School ranks higher (78.4 vs 74.0 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 Copper Creek Elementary School and Painted Sky Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Oro Valley in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Copper Creek Elementary School: 283. Painted Sky Elementary School: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Copper Creek Elementary School and Painted Sky Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Copper Creek Elementary School is 130th of 1,136 and Painted Sky Elementary School is 80th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).