Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School vs Sun Valley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
485 students
Sun Valley Academy
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
595 students
| Measure | Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School Phoenix, Arizona | Sun Valley Academy Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1002 of 1,136 | #570 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #47386 of 50,301 | #32293 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 485 | 595 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 595 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 44% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sun Valley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.5 vs 15.5).
- •Sun Valley Academy does better on math proficiency (44% vs 23%).
- •Sun Valley Academy does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 23%).
- •Sun Valley Academy does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.2).
- •Sun Valley Academy is the larger school with 595 students compared with 485.
- •Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School is a public school while Sun Valley Academy 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 Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School better than Sun Valley Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Sun Valley Academy ranks higher (39.5 vs 15.5 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 Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School and Sun Valley Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School: 485. Sun Valley Academy: 595. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School and Sun Valley Academy rank in Arizona?
Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School is 1002nd of 1,136 and Sun Valley Academy is 570th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).