Beech Street Preschool vs Mesa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beech Street Preschool
Cortez · Public other · Grades PK–PK
70 students
Mesa Elementary School
Cortez · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
| Measure | Beech Street Preschool Cortez, Colorado | Mesa Elementary School Cortez, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #757 of 993 |
| National rank | – | #40664 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 70 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 70 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.7% | 76.6% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 22% |
| city | Cortez | Cortez |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beech Street Preschool does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.7% vs 76.6%).
- •Mesa Elementary School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 70.
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 Beech Street Preschool better than Mesa Elementary School?
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 Beech Street Preschool and Mesa Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Cortez and Cortez in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beech Street Preschool: 70. Mesa Elementary School: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beech Street Preschool and Mesa Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Beech Street Preschool is unranked and Mesa Elementary School is 757th of 993 among other schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).