John Q Thomas Elementary School vs Northland Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Q Thomas Elementary School
Flagstaff · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students
Northland Preparatory Academy
Flagstaff · Charter high · Grades 6–12
637 students
| Measure | John Q Thomas Elementary School Flagstaff, Arizona | Northland Preparatory Academy Flagstaff, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #651 of 1,136 | #30 of 286 |
| National rank | #36257 of 50,301 | #2512 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 356 | 637 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 637 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 66% |
| city | Flagstaff | Flagstaff |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northland Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 33.5).
- •Northland Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (66% vs 30%).
- •Northland Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 38%).
- •Northland Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.7).
- •Northland Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 637 students compared with 356.
- •John Q Thomas Elementary School is a public school while Northland Preparatory 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 John Q Thomas Elementary School better than Northland Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Northland Preparatory Academy ranks higher (73.3 vs 33.5 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 John Q Thomas Elementary School and Northland Preparatory Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Flagstaff and Flagstaff in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Q Thomas Elementary School: 356. Northland Preparatory Academy: 637. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Q Thomas Elementary School and Northland Preparatory Academy rank in Arizona?
John Q Thomas Elementary School is 651st of 1,136 and Northland Preparatory Academy is 30th of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).