Bear Canyon Elementary School vs Mountain Vista High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Canyon Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
368 students
Mountain Vista High School
Highlands Ranch · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,169 students
| Measure | Bear Canyon Elementary School Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Mountain Vista High School Highlands Ranch, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #113 of 993 | #26 of 307 |
| National rank | #9911 of 50,301 | #2260 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 368 | 2,169 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 2,169 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 64% |
| city | Highlands Ranch | Highlands Ranch |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Vista High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 72.0).
- •Mountain Vista High School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 54%).
- •Mountain Vista High School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 71%).
- •Mountain Vista High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 12.8%).
- •Bear Canyon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 23.6).
- •Mountain Vista High School is the larger school with 2,169 students compared with 368.
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 Bear Canyon Elementary School better than Mountain Vista High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Vista High School ranks higher (74.4 vs 72.0 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 Bear Canyon Elementary School and Mountain Vista High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Highlands Ranch and Highlands Ranch in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Canyon Elementary School: 368. Mountain Vista High School: 2,169. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Canyon Elementary School and Mountain Vista High School rank in Colorado?
Bear Canyon Elementary School is 113th of 993 and Mountain Vista High School is 26th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).