Sunset Hills Elementary vs Western Peaks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sunset Hills Elementary
Surprise · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
877 students
Western Peaks Elementary
Surprise · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
763 students
| Measure | Sunset Hills Elementary Surprise, Arizona | Western Peaks Elementary Surprise, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #449 of 1,136 | #576 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #25849 of 50,301 | #32711 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 877 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 877 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 41% |
| city | Surprise | Surprise |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 38.9).
- •Sunset Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 41%).
- •Sunset Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 48%).
- •Western Peaks Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 19.5).
- •Sunset Hills Elementary is the larger school with 877 students compared with 763.
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 Sunset Hills Elementary better than Western Peaks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Hills Elementary ranks higher (49.0 vs 38.9 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 Sunset Hills Elementary and Western Peaks Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Surprise and Surprise in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sunset Hills Elementary: 877. Western Peaks Elementary: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sunset Hills Elementary and Western Peaks Elementary rank in Arizona?
Sunset Hills Elementary is 449th of 1,136 and Western Peaks Elementary is 576th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).