Children's Kiva Montessori School vs Mesa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Children's Kiva Montessori School
Cortez · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
130 students
Mesa Elementary School
Cortez · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
| Measure | Children's Kiva Montessori School Cortez, Colorado | Mesa Elementary School Cortez, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #785 of 993 | #757 of 993 |
| National rank | #41982 of 50,301 | #40664 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 130 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 130 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.4% | 76.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 22% |
| city | Cortez | Cortez |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mesa Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.6 vs 24.5).
- •Mesa Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 10%).
- •Mesa Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Children's Kiva Montessori School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.4% vs 76.6%).
- •Mesa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.4).
- •Mesa Elementary School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 130.
- •Children's Kiva Montessori School is a charter school while Mesa Elementary School is a public 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 Children's Kiva Montessori School better than Mesa Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mesa Elementary School ranks higher (26.6 vs 24.5 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 Children's Kiva Montessori School and Mesa Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Cortez and Cortez in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Children's Kiva Montessori School: 130. Mesa Elementary School: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Children's Kiva Montessori School and Mesa Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Children's Kiva Montessori School is 785th of 993 and Mesa Elementary School is 757th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).