American Academy vs Buffalo Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 618 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Academy
Castle Pines · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
2,803 students
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School
Castle Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students
| Measure | American Academy Castle Pines, Colorado | Buffalo Ridge Elementary School Castle Rock, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #122 of 993 | #73 of 993 |
| National rank | #10558 of 50,301 | #6922 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,803 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 2,803 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.4% | 13.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 64% |
| city | Castle Pines | Castle Rock |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 71.0).
- •Buffalo Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •Buffalo Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 63%).
- •American Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.4% vs 13.2%).
- •Buffalo Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.7).
- •American Academy is the larger school with 2,803 students compared with 524.
- •American Academy is a charter school while Buffalo Ridge Elementary School is a public 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 American Academy better than Buffalo Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (76.6 vs 71.0 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 American Academy and Buffalo Ridge Elementary School?
About 618 m in a straight line, between Castle Pines and Castle Rock in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Academy: 2,803. Buffalo Ridge Elementary School: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Academy and Buffalo Ridge Elementary School rank in Colorado?
American Academy is 122nd of 993 and Buffalo Ridge Elementary School is 73rd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).