Desert Canyon Elementary vs Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Canyon Elementary
Scottsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale
Scottsdale · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,079 students
| Measure | Desert Canyon Elementary Scottsdale, Arizona | Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale Scottsdale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #8 of 1,136 | – |
| National rank | #1058 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 453 | 1,079 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 1,079 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 83% |
| city | Scottsdale | Scottsdale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale does better on math proficiency (83% vs 82%).
- •Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 80%).
- •Desert Canyon Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 18.9).
- •Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale is the larger school with 1,079 students compared with 453.
- •Desert Canyon Elementary is a public school while Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale 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 Desert Canyon Elementary better than Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale?
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 Desert Canyon Elementary and Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Scottsdale and Scottsdale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Canyon Elementary: 453. Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale: 1,079. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Canyon Elementary and Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale rank in Arizona?
Desert Canyon Elementary is 8th of 1,136 and Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale is unranked among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).