Dry Creek Elementary School vs Skyview Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dry Creek Elementary School
Englewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
269 students
Skyview Academy
Highlands Ranch · Charter other · Grades PK–12
1,358 students
| Measure | Dry Creek Elementary School Englewood, Colorado | Skyview Academy Highlands Ranch, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #160 of 993 | – |
| National rank | #12998 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 269 | 1,358 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 1,358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 15.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 58% |
| city | Englewood | Highlands Ranch |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Skyview Academy does better on math proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Skyview Academy does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Skyview Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.1% vs 20.1%).
- •Dry Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.2).
- •Skyview Academy is the larger school with 1,358 students compared with 269.
- •Dry Creek 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 Dry Creek 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 Dry Creek Elementary School and Skyview Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Englewood and Highlands Ranch in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dry Creek Elementary School: 269. Skyview Academy: 1,358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dry Creek Elementary School and Skyview Academy rank in Colorado?
Dry Creek Elementary School is 160th of 993 and Skyview Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).