Cortina Elementary vs Heritage Academy Gateway
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cortina Elementary
Queen Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
629 students
Heritage Academy Gateway
Queen Creek · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,556 students
| Measure | Cortina Elementary Queen Creek, Arizona | Heritage Academy Gateway Queen Creek, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #102 of 1,136 | – |
| National rank | #7047 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 629 | 1,556 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 1,556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 65% |
| city | Queen Creek | Queen Creek |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cortina Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 65%).
- •Cortina Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 68%).
- •Cortina Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 24.3).
- •Heritage Academy Gateway is the larger school with 1,556 students compared with 629.
- •Cortina Elementary is a public school while Heritage Academy Gateway 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 Cortina Elementary better than Heritage Academy Gateway?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cortina Elementary and Heritage Academy Gateway?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Queen Creek and Queen Creek in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cortina Elementary: 629. Heritage Academy Gateway: 1,556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cortina Elementary and Heritage Academy Gateway rank in Arizona?
Cortina Elementary is 102nd of 1,136 and Heritage Academy Gateway is unranked among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).