Canon Exploratory School vs Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canon Exploratory School
Canon City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
316 students
Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School
Canon City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
250 students
| Measure | Canon Exploratory School Canon City, Colorado | Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School Canon City, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #465 of 993 | #418 of 993 |
| National rank | #27734 of 50,301 | #25454 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 316 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Canon City | Canon City |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 46.2).
- •Canon Exploratory School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 53.2%).
- •Canon Exploratory School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.2).
- •Canon Exploratory School is the larger school with 316 students compared with 250.
- •Canon Exploratory School is a public school while Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School 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 Canon Exploratory School better than Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School ranks higher (49.6 vs 46.2 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 Canon Exploratory School and Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Canon City and Canon City in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canon Exploratory School: 316. Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canon Exploratory School and Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School rank in Colorado?
Canon Exploratory School is 465th of 993 and Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School is 418th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).