Great Expectations Academy vs Wrightson Ridge K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Expectations Academy
Sahuarita · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
176 students
Wrightson Ridge K-8 School
Sahuarita · Public elementary · Grades K–8
864 students
| Measure | Great Expectations Academy Sahuarita, Arizona | Wrightson Ridge K-8 School Sahuarita, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #414 of 1,136 | #555 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #23681 of 50,301 | #31496 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 176 | 864 |
| Enrollment | 176 | 864 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 39% |
| city | Sahuarita | Sahuarita |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Expectations Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 40.7).
- •Great Expectations Academy does better on math proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Great Expectations Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Great Expectations Academy does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.6).
- •Wrightson Ridge K-8 School is the larger school with 864 students compared with 176.
- •Great Expectations Academy is a charter school while Wrightson Ridge K-8 School is a public 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 Great Expectations Academy better than Wrightson Ridge K-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Great Expectations Academy ranks higher (52.1 vs 40.7 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 Great Expectations Academy and Wrightson Ridge K-8 School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Sahuarita and Sahuarita in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Expectations Academy: 176. Wrightson Ridge K-8 School: 864. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Expectations Academy and Wrightson Ridge K-8 School rank in Arizona?
Great Expectations Academy is 414th of 1,136 and Wrightson Ridge K-8 School is 555th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).