Cole Arts and Science Academy vs Garden Place Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cole Arts and Science Academy
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
275 students
Garden Place Academy
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
385 students
| Measure | Cole Arts and Science Academy Denver, Colorado | Garden Place Academy Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #913 of 993 | #887 of 993 |
| National rank | #46523 of 50,301 | #45518 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 275 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.6% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 12% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden Place Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.9 vs 17.1).
- •Garden Place Academy does better on math proficiency (12% vs 4%).
- •Garden Place Academy does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Cole Arts and Science Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.6% vs 86%).
- •Cole Arts and Science Academy does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.3).
- •Garden Place Academy is the larger school with 385 students compared with 275.
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 Cole Arts and Science Academy better than Garden Place Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Garden Place Academy ranks higher (18.9 vs 17.1 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 Cole Arts and Science Academy and Garden Place Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cole Arts and Science Academy: 275. Garden Place Academy: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cole Arts and Science Academy and Garden Place Academy rank in Colorado?
Cole Arts and Science Academy is 913th of 993 and Garden Place Academy is 887th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).