Aurora Highlands K-8 vs Sky Ranch Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aurora Highlands K-8
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
472 students
Sky Ranch Academy
Aurora · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
495 students
| Measure | Aurora Highlands K-8 Aurora, Colorado | Sky Ranch Academy Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #447 of 993 | #440 of 993 |
| National rank | #26868 of 50,301 | #26455 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 472 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (47.4 vs 48.1).
- •Sky Ranch Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 61%).
- •Aurora Highlands K-8 does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 20.6).
- •Sky Ranch Academy is the larger school with 495 students compared with 472.
- •Aurora Highlands K-8 is a public school while Sky Ranch 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 Highlands K-8 better than Sky Ranch 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 Highlands K-8 and Sky Ranch Academy?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurora Highlands K-8: 472. Sky Ranch Academy: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurora Highlands K-8 and Sky Ranch Academy rank in Colorado?
Aurora Highlands K-8 is 447th of 993 and Sky Ranch Academy is 440th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).