Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep vs Val Vista Lakes Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep
Gilbert · Charter high · Grades 6–12
540 students
Val Vista Lakes Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
506 students
| Measure | Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep Gilbert, Arizona | Val Vista Lakes Elementary School Gilbert, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #44 of 286 | #270 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #3128 of 16,910 | #15018 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 540 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 55% |
| city | Gilbert | Gilbert |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 64.7).
- •Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep does better on math proficiency (64% vs 55%).
- •Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.5).
- •Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep is the larger school with 540 students compared with 506.
- •Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep is a charter school while Val Vista Lakes Elementary 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 Hearts Academies - Arete Prep better than Val Vista Lakes Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep ranks higher (70.7 vs 64.7 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 Hearts Academies - Arete Prep and Val Vista Lakes Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Gilbert and Gilbert in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep: 540. Val Vista Lakes Elementary School: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep and Val Vista Lakes Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep is 44th of 286 and Val Vista Lakes Elementary School is 270th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).