American Academy vs The Classical Academy Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 50 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
The Classical Academy Charter
Colorado Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
1,909 students
| Measure | American Academy Castle Pines, Colorado | The Classical Academy Charter Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #122 of 993 | #90 of 993 |
| National rank | #10558 of 50,301 | #7858 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,803 | 1,909 |
| Enrollment | 2,803 | 1,909 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.4% | 13.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 59% |
| city | Castle Pines | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Classical Academy Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 71.0).
- •The Classical Academy Charter does better on math proficiency (59% vs 58%).
- •The Classical Academy Charter does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •American Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.4% vs 13.5%).
- •The Classical Academy Charter does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.7).
- •American Academy is the larger school with 2,803 students compared with 1,909.
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 The Classical Academy Charter?
On the Success Index (US), The Classical Academy Charter ranks higher (75.2 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 The Classical Academy Charter?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Castle Pines and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Academy: 2,803. The Classical Academy Charter: 1,909. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Academy and The Classical Academy Charter rank in Colorado?
American Academy is 122nd of 993 and The Classical Academy Charter is 90th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).