Garden Place Academy vs Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Place Academy
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
385 students
Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
154 students
| Measure | Garden Place Academy Denver, Colorado | Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #887 of 993 | #237 of 262 |
| National rank | #45518 of 50,301 | #14024 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 385 | 154 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 154 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 8% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.9 vs 18.5).
- •Garden Place Academy does better on math proficiency (12% vs 8%).
- •Garden Place Academy does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Garden Place Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86% vs 87%).
- •Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.3).
- •Garden Place Academy is the larger school with 385 students compared with 154.
- •Garden Place Academy is a public school while Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside 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 Garden Place Academy better than Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside?
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 Garden Place Academy and Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Place Academy: 385. Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside: 154. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Place Academy and Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside rank in Colorado?
Garden Place Academy is 887th of 993 and Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside is 237th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).