Desert Oasis Elementary School vs Lake Pleasant Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Oasis Elementary School
Surprise · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
753 students
Lake Pleasant Elementary
Peoria · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,267 students
| Measure | Desert Oasis Elementary School Surprise, Arizona | Lake Pleasant Elementary Peoria, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #494 of 1,136 | #368 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #28458 of 50,301 | #20762 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 753 | 1,267 |
| Enrollment | 753 | 1,267 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 58% |
| city | Surprise | Peoria |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Pleasant Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 45.2).
- •Lake Pleasant Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 34%).
- •Lake Pleasant Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 43%).
- •Desert Oasis Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 21.5).
- •Lake Pleasant Elementary is the larger school with 1,267 students compared with 753.
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 Oasis Elementary School better than Lake Pleasant Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Pleasant Elementary ranks higher (56.3 vs 45.2 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 Desert Oasis Elementary School and Lake Pleasant Elementary?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Surprise and Peoria in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Oasis Elementary School: 753. Lake Pleasant Elementary: 1,267. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Oasis Elementary School and Lake Pleasant Elementary rank in Arizona?
Desert Oasis Elementary School is 494th of 1,136 and Lake Pleasant Elementary is 368th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).