Norterra Canyon School vs Ridgeline Academy Inc.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norterra Canyon School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
601 students
Ridgeline Academy Inc.
Phoenix · Charter other · Grades K–12
849 students
| Measure | Norterra Canyon School Phoenix, Arizona | Ridgeline Academy Inc. Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #307 of 1,136 | – |
| National rank | #16931 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 601 | 849 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 849 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 67% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgeline Academy Inc. does better on math proficiency (67% vs 56%).
- •Ridgeline Academy Inc. does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 64%).
- •Ridgeline Academy Inc. does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.7).
- •Ridgeline Academy Inc. is the larger school with 849 students compared with 601.
- •Norterra Canyon School is a public school while Ridgeline Academy Inc. 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 Norterra Canyon School better than Ridgeline Academy Inc.?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Norterra Canyon School and Ridgeline Academy Inc.?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norterra Canyon School: 601. Ridgeline Academy Inc.: 849. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norterra Canyon School and Ridgeline Academy Inc. rank in Arizona?
Norterra Canyon School is 307th of 1,136 and Ridgeline Academy Inc. is unranked among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).