Harmony Ridge P-8 vs Sky Ranch 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.
Harmony Ridge P-8
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
894 students
Sky Ranch Academy
Aurora · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
495 students
| Measure | Harmony Ridge P-8 Aurora, Colorado | Sky Ranch Academy Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #633 of 993 | #440 of 993 |
| National rank | #35091 of 50,301 | #26455 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 894 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 894 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.7% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sky Ranch Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 35.3).
- •Sky Ranch Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 61.7%).
- •Harmony Ridge P-8 does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 20.6).
- •Harmony Ridge P-8 is the larger school with 894 students compared with 495.
- •Harmony Ridge P-8 is a public school while Sky Ranch 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 Harmony Ridge P-8 better than Sky Ranch Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Sky Ranch Academy ranks higher (48.1 vs 35.3 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 Harmony Ridge P-8 and Sky Ranch Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harmony Ridge P-8: 894. Sky Ranch Academy: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harmony Ridge P-8 and Sky Ranch Academy rank in Colorado?
Harmony Ridge P-8 is 633rd of 993 and Sky Ranch Academy is 440th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).