Desert Sage Elementary School vs Jefferson Preparatory High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Sage Elementary School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
594 students
Jefferson Preparatory High School
Glendale · Charter high · Grades 7–12
49 students
| Measure | Desert Sage Elementary School Glendale, Arizona | Jefferson Preparatory High School Glendale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #190 of 1,136 | – |
| National rank | #11525 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 594 | 49 |
| Enrollment | 594 | 49 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 4.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 57% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Preparatory High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 69.7).
- •Desert Sage Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Jefferson Preparatory High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 61%).
- •Jefferson Preparatory High School does better on students per teacher (4.9 vs 14.5).
- •Desert Sage Elementary School is the larger school with 594 students compared with 49.
- •Desert Sage Elementary School is a public school while Jefferson Preparatory High School 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 Sage Elementary School better than Jefferson Preparatory High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Preparatory High School ranks higher (74.0 vs 69.7 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 Sage Elementary School and Jefferson Preparatory High School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sage Elementary School: 594. Jefferson Preparatory High School: 49. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sage Elementary School and Jefferson Preparatory High School rank in Arizona?
Desert Sage Elementary School is 190th of 1,136 and Jefferson Preparatory High School is unranked among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).