Highland Prep vs Marley Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Prep
Surprise · Charter high · Grades 9–12
505 students
Marley Park Elementary
Surprise · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,023 students
| Measure | Highland Prep Surprise, Arizona | Marley Park Elementary Surprise, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 286 | #400 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #16728 of 16,910 | #22792 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 505 | 1,023 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 1,023 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 54% |
| city | Surprise | Surprise |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marley Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.4 vs 8.0).
- •Marley Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 23.0).
- •Marley Park Elementary is the larger school with 1,023 students compared with 505.
- •Highland Prep is a charter school while Marley Park Elementary 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 Highland Prep better than Marley Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Marley Park Elementary ranks higher (53.4 vs 8.0 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 Highland Prep and Marley Park Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Surprise and Surprise in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Prep: 505. Marley Park Elementary: 1,023. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Prep and Marley Park Elementary rank in Arizona?
Highland Prep is 281st of 286 and Marley Park Elementary is 400th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).