Beach Court Elementary School vs Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beach Court Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
275 students
Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
154 students
| Measure | Beach Court Elementary School Denver, Colorado | Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #941 of 993 | #237 of 262 |
| National rank | #47376 of 50,301 | #14024 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 275 | 154 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 154 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.5% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 8% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.5 vs 15.5).
- •Beach Court Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 8%).
- •Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87% vs 89.5%).
- •Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 15.3).
- •Beach Court Elementary School is the larger school with 275 students compared with 154.
- •Beach Court Elementary School is a public school while Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside 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 Beach Court Elementary School better than Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside?
On the Success Index (US), Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside ranks higher (18.5 vs 15.5 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 Beach Court Elementary School and Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beach Court Elementary School: 275. Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside: 154. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beach Court Elementary School and Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside rank in Colorado?
Beach Court Elementary School is 941st of 993 and Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside is 237th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).