Boston K-8 School vs Vanguard Classical School - West
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boston K-8 School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
413 students
Vanguard Classical School - West
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
380 students
| Measure | Boston K-8 School Aurora, Colorado | Vanguard Classical School - West Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #985 of 993 | #830 of 993 |
| National rank | #49190 of 50,301 | #43558 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 413 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.6% | 83.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 15% |
| city | Aurora | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vanguard Classical School - West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.1 vs 10.9).
- •Vanguard Classical School - West does better on math proficiency (15% vs 10%).
- •Vanguard Classical School - West does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Vanguard Classical School - West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.4% vs 95.6%).
- •Vanguard Classical School - West does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.9).
- •Boston K-8 School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 380.
- •Boston K-8 School is a public school while Vanguard Classical School - West 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 Boston K-8 School better than Vanguard Classical School - West?
On the Success Index (US), Vanguard Classical School - West ranks higher (22.1 vs 10.9 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 Boston K-8 School and Vanguard Classical School - West?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boston K-8 School: 413. Vanguard Classical School - West: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boston K-8 School and Vanguard Classical School - West rank in Colorado?
Boston K-8 School is 985th of 993 and Vanguard Classical School - West is 830th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).