American Academy vs DC Montessori Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.2 km 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
DC Montessori Charter School
Castle Rock · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
547 students
| Measure | American Academy Castle Pines, Colorado | DC Montessori Charter School Castle Rock, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 993 | #322 of 993 |
| National rank | #10558 of 50,301 | #21013 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 2,803 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 2,803 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.4% | 9.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 39% |
| city | Castle Pines | Castle Rock |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •American Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 55.9).
- •American Academy does better on math proficiency (58% vs 39%).
- •American Academy does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 56%).
- •American Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.4% vs 9.7%).
- •American Academy does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 19.5).
- •American Academy is the larger school with 2,803 students compared with 547.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is American Academy better than DC Montessori Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), American Academy ranks higher (71.0 vs 55.9 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 American Academy and DC Montessori Charter School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Castle Pines and Castle Rock in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Academy: 2,803. DC Montessori Charter School: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Academy and DC Montessori Charter School rank in Colorado?
American Academy is 122nd of 993 and DC Montessori Charter School is 322nd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).