Aurora Quest K-8 vs AXL Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aurora Quest K-8
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades K–8
575 students
AXL Academy
Aurora · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
402 students
| Measure | Aurora Quest K-8 Aurora, Colorado | AXL Academy Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #42 of 993 | #855 of 993 |
| National rank | #5456 of 50,301 | #44256 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 575 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 16% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aurora Quest K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 20.9).
- •Aurora Quest K-8 does better on math proficiency (89% vs 16%).
- •Aurora Quest K-8 does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 29%).
- •Aurora Quest K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 79.6%).
- •AXL Academy does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 19.2).
- •Aurora Quest K-8 is the larger school with 575 students compared with 402.
- •Aurora Quest K-8 is a public school while AXL 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 Quest K-8 better than AXL Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Aurora Quest K-8 ranks higher (79.1 vs 20.9 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 Aurora Quest K-8 and AXL Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurora Quest K-8: 575. AXL Academy: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurora Quest K-8 and AXL Academy rank in Colorado?
Aurora Quest K-8 is 42nd of 993 and AXL Academy is 855th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).