Ben Franklin Academy vs STEM School Highlands Ranch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Franklin Academy
Highlands Ranch · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
956 students
STEM School Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,394 students
| Measure | Ben Franklin Academy Highlands Ranch, Colorado | STEM School Highlands Ranch Highlands Ranch, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #92 of 993 | – |
| National rank | #8184 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 956 | 1,394 |
| Enrollment | 956 | 1,394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.3% | 13.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 63% |
| city | Highlands Ranch | Highlands Ranch |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •STEM School Highlands Ranch does better on math proficiency (63% vs 60%).
- •Ben Franklin Academy does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 73%).
- •Ben Franklin Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.3% vs 13.5%).
- •STEM School Highlands Ranch does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 20.3).
- •STEM School Highlands Ranch is the larger school with 1,394 students compared with 956.
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 Ben Franklin Academy 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 Ben Franklin Academy and STEM School Highlands Ranch?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Highlands Ranch and Highlands Ranch in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Franklin Academy: 956. STEM School Highlands Ranch: 1,394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Franklin Academy and STEM School Highlands Ranch rank in Colorado?
Ben Franklin Academy is 92nd of 993 and STEM School Highlands Ranch is unranked among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).