Alta Vista Charter School vs Children's Kiva Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 532 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Vista Charter School
Lamar · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
133 students
Children's Kiva Montessori School
Cortez · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
130 students
| Measure | Alta Vista Charter School Lamar, Colorado | Children's Kiva Montessori School Cortez, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #329 of 993 | #785 of 993 |
| National rank | #21126 of 50,301 | #41982 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 133 | 130 |
| Enrollment | 133 | 130 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 10% |
| city | Lamar | Cortez |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta Vista Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 24.5).
- •Alta Vista Charter School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 10%).
- •Alta Vista Charter School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 30%).
- •Alta Vista Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 65.4%).
- •Children's Kiva Montessori School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.8).
- •Alta Vista Charter School is the larger school with 133 students compared with 130.
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 Alta Vista Charter School better than Children's Kiva Montessori School?
On the Success Index (US), Alta Vista Charter School ranks higher (55.7 vs 24.5 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 Alta Vista Charter School and Children's Kiva Montessori School?
About 532 km in a straight line, between Lamar and Cortez in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Vista Charter School: 133. Children's Kiva Montessori School: 130. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Vista Charter School and Children's Kiva Montessori School rank in Colorado?
Alta Vista Charter School is 329th of 993 and Children's Kiva Montessori School is 785th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).