Sonoran Foothills School vs Stepping Stones Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sonoran Foothills School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
921 students
Stepping Stones Academy
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
221 students
| Measure | Sonoran Foothills School Phoenix, Arizona | Stepping Stones Academy Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #106 of 1,136 | #47 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #7091 of 50,301 | #4134 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 921 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 921 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 77% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stepping Stones Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 76.4).
- •Sonoran Foothills School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Sonoran Foothills School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •Sonoran Foothills School is the larger school with 921 students compared with 221.
- •Sonoran Foothills School is a public school while Stepping Stones 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 Sonoran Foothills School better than Stepping Stones Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Stepping Stones Academy ranks higher (81.6 vs 76.4 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 Sonoran Foothills School and Stepping Stones Academy?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sonoran Foothills School: 921. Stepping Stones Academy: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sonoran Foothills School and Stepping Stones Academy rank in Arizona?
Sonoran Foothills School is 106th of 1,136 and Stepping Stones Academy is 47th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).