Echo Canyon K-8 vs Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Echo Canyon K-8
Scottsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
317 students
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep
Phoenix · Charter high · Grades 6–12
781 students
| Measure | Echo Canyon K-8 Scottsdale, Arizona | Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #513 of 1,136 | #33 of 286 |
| National rank | #29446 of 50,301 | #2557 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 317 | 781 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 781 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| city | Scottsdale | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 43.7).
- •Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 43%).
- •Echo Canyon K-8 does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 12.8).
- •Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep is the larger school with 781 students compared with 317.
- •Echo Canyon K-8 is a public school while Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep 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 Echo Canyon K-8 better than Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep ranks higher (73.1 vs 43.7 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 Echo Canyon K-8 and Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Scottsdale and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Echo Canyon K-8: 317. Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep: 781. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Echo Canyon K-8 and Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep rank in Arizona?
Echo Canyon K-8 is 513th of 1,136 and Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep is 33rd of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).