Career Center Preschool vs Independence Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Career Center Preschool
Grand Junction · Public other · Grades PK–PK
53 students
Independence Academy
Grand Junction · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
491 students
| Measure | Career Center Preschool Grand Junction, Colorado | Independence Academy Grand Junction, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #585 of 993 |
| National rank | – | #33018 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 53 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 53 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | – | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 55% |
| Math proficiency | – | 41% |
| city | Grand Junction | Grand Junction |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Academy is the larger school with 491 students compared with 53.
- •Career Center Preschool is a public school while Independence Academy 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 Career Center Preschool better than Independence Academy?
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 Career Center Preschool and Independence Academy?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Grand Junction in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Career Center Preschool: 53. Independence Academy: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Career Center Preschool and Independence Academy rank in Colorado?
Career Center Preschool is unranked and Independence Academy is 585th of 993 among other schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).