Cottonwood Community School vs Liberty Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Community School
Cottonwood · Public elementary · Grades K–8
430 students
Liberty Leadership Academy
Cottonwood · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
81 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Community School Cottonwood, Arizona | Liberty Leadership Academy Cottonwood, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1128 of 1,136 | #605 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #50193 of 50,301 | #34111 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 430 | 81 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 81 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | – |
| Math proficiency | 15% | – |
| city | Cottonwood | Cottonwood |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 5.0).
- •Cottonwood Community School does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 27.0).
- •Cottonwood Community School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 81.
- •Cottonwood Community School is a public school while Liberty Leadership Academy 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 Cottonwood Community School better than Liberty Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty Leadership Academy ranks higher (36.8 vs 5.0 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 Cottonwood Community School and Liberty Leadership Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Cottonwood and Cottonwood in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Community School: 430. Liberty Leadership Academy: 81. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Community School and Liberty Leadership Academy rank in Arizona?
Cottonwood Community School is 1128th of 1,136 and Liberty Leadership Academy is 605th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).