Cougar Run Elementary School vs Skyview Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cougar Run Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades K–6
392 students
Skyview Academy
Highlands Ranch · Charter other · Grades PK–12
1,358 students
| Measure | Cougar Run Elementary School Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Skyview Academy Highlands Ranch, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #129 of 993 | – |
| National rank | #11144 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 392 | 1,358 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 1,358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 15.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 58% |
| city | Highlands Ranch | Highlands Ranch |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Skyview Academy does better on math proficiency (58% vs 55%).
- •Cougar Run Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 63%).
- •Skyview Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.1% vs 20.7%).
- •Cougar Run Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.2).
- •Skyview Academy is the larger school with 1,358 students compared with 392.
- •Cougar Run Elementary School is a public school while Skyview 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 Cougar Run Elementary School better than Skyview 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 Cougar Run Elementary School and Skyview Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Highlands Ranch and Highlands Ranch in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cougar Run Elementary School: 392. Skyview Academy: 1,358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cougar Run Elementary School and Skyview Academy rank in Colorado?
Cougar Run Elementary School is 129th of 993 and Skyview Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).