Desert Sun Academy vs Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Sun Academy
Scottsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
191 students
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
424 students
| Measure | Desert Sun Academy Scottsdale, Arizona | Horseshoe Trails Elementary School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #205 of 1,136 | #51 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #12054 of 50,301 | #4365 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 191 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 191 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 85% |
| city | Scottsdale | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horseshoe Trails Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 68.9).
- •Horseshoe Trails Elementary School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 60%).
- •Horseshoe Trails Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 62%).
- •Desert Sun Academy does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 18.4).
- •Horseshoe Trails Elementary School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 191.
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 Sun Academy better than Horseshoe Trails Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Horseshoe Trails Elementary School ranks higher (81.1 vs 68.9 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 Sun Academy and Horseshoe Trails Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Scottsdale and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sun Academy: 191. Horseshoe Trails Elementary School: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sun Academy and Horseshoe Trails Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Desert Sun Academy is 205th of 1,136 and Horseshoe Trails Elementary School is 51st of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).