Copper Ridge School vs Desert Canyon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Copper Ridge School
Scottsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
554 students
Desert Canyon Elementary
Scottsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
| Measure | Copper Ridge School Scottsdale, Arizona | Desert Canyon Elementary Scottsdale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #121 of 1,136 | #8 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #7941 of 50,301 | #1058 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 554 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 554 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 82% |
| city | Scottsdale | Scottsdale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Canyon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.8 vs 75.0).
- •Desert Canyon Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 65%).
- •Desert Canyon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 67%).
- •Desert Canyon Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.9).
- •Copper Ridge School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 453.
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 Ridge School better than Desert Canyon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Canyon Elementary ranks higher (88.8 vs 75.0 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 Ridge School and Desert Canyon Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Scottsdale and Scottsdale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Copper Ridge School: 554. Desert Canyon Elementary: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Copper Ridge School and Desert Canyon Elementary rank in Arizona?
Copper Ridge School is 121st of 1,136 and Desert Canyon Elementary is 8th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).