La Paloma Academy-South vs Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 179 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Paloma Academy-South
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
501 students
Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
500 students
| Measure | La Paloma Academy-South Tucson, Arizona | Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1129 of 1,136 | #279 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #50206 of 50,301 | #15414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 501 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 29.5 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 60% |
| city | Tucson | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 4.8).
- •Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus does better on math proficiency (60% vs 17%).
- •Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 18%).
- •Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 29.5).
- •La Paloma Academy-South is the larger school with 501 students compared with 500.
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 La Paloma Academy-South better than Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus ranks higher (64.1 vs 4.8 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 La Paloma Academy-South and Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus?
About 179 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Paloma Academy-South: 501. Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Paloma Academy-South and Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus rank in Arizona?
La Paloma Academy-South is 1129th of 1,136 and Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus is 279th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).