Bear Canyon Elementary School vs STEM School Highlands Ranch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.2 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
STEM School Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,394 students
| Measure | Bear Canyon Elementary School Highlands Ranch, Colorado | STEM School Highlands Ranch Highlands Ranch, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #113 of 993 | – |
| National rank | #9911 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 368 | 1,394 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 1,394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.8% | 13.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 63% |
| city | Highlands Ranch | Highlands Ranch |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •STEM School Highlands Ranch does better on math proficiency (63% vs 54%).
- •STEM School Highlands Ranch does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 71%).
- •Bear Canyon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.8% vs 13.5%).
- •Bear Canyon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.6).
- •STEM School Highlands Ranch is the larger school with 1,394 students compared with 368.
- •Bear Canyon Elementary School is a public school while STEM School Highlands Ranch 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 Bear Canyon Elementary School better than STEM School Highlands Ranch?
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 Bear Canyon Elementary School and STEM School Highlands Ranch?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Highlands Ranch and Highlands Ranch in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Canyon Elementary School: 368. STEM School Highlands Ranch: 1,394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Canyon Elementary School and STEM School Highlands Ranch rank in Colorado?
Bear Canyon Elementary School is 113th of 993 and STEM School Highlands Ranch is unranked among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).