Aurora Central Campus vs Vega Collegiate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 658 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aurora Central Campus
Aurora · Public other · Grades PK–12
2,468 students
Vega Collegiate Academy
Aurora · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
583 students
| Measure | Aurora Central Campus Aurora, Colorado | Vega Collegiate Academy Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #983 of 993 |
| National rank | – | #49185 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 2,468 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 2,468 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 27% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vega Collegiate Academy does better on math proficiency (27% vs 5%).
- •Vega Collegiate Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Aurora Central Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 97.8%).
- •Aurora Central Campus does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 22.4).
- •Aurora Central Campus is the larger school with 2,468 students compared with 583.
- •Aurora Central Campus is a public school while Vega Collegiate Academy is a charter 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 Aurora Central Campus better than Vega Collegiate Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aurora Central Campus and Vega Collegiate Academy?
About 658 m in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurora Central Campus: 2,468. Vega Collegiate Academy: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurora Central Campus and Vega Collegiate Academy rank in Colorado?
Aurora Central Campus is unranked and Vega Collegiate Academy is 983rd of 993 among other schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).