Harmony Ridge P-8 vs Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
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.
Harmony Ridge P-8
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
894 students
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,045 students
| Measure | Harmony Ridge P-8 Aurora, Colorado | Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #633 of 993 | #226 of 307 |
| National rank | #35091 of 50,301 | #12329 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 894 | 2,045 |
| Enrollment | 894 | 2,045 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.7% | 62.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 46% |
| Math proficiency | – | 34% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (35.3 vs 34.4).
- •Harmony Ridge P-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.7% vs 62.1%).
- •Harmony Ridge P-8 does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 21.3).
- •Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory is the larger school with 2,045 students compared with 894.
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 Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory?
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 Harmony Ridge P-8 and Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harmony Ridge P-8: 894. Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory: 2,045. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harmony Ridge P-8 and Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory rank in Colorado?
Harmony Ridge P-8 is 633rd of 993 and Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory is 226th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).