High Peaks Elementary School vs New Vista High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Peaks Elementary School
Boulder · Public elementary · Grades K–5
257 students
New Vista High School
Boulder · Public high · Grades 9–12
327 students
| Measure | High Peaks Elementary School Boulder, Colorado | New Vista High School Boulder, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 993 | #72 of 307 |
| National rank | #1821 of 50,301 | #4436 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 257 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.7% | 26.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 37% |
| city | Boulder | Boulder |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Peaks Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 65.4).
- •High Peaks Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 37%).
- •High Peaks Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •High Peaks Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.7% vs 26.3%).
- •High Peaks Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.2).
- •New Vista High School is the larger school with 327 students compared with 257.
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 High Peaks Elementary School better than New Vista High School?
On the Success Index (US), High Peaks Elementary School ranks higher (86.5 vs 65.4 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 High Peaks Elementary School and New Vista High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Boulder and Boulder in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Peaks Elementary School: 257. New Vista High School: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Peaks Elementary School and New Vista High School rank in Colorado?
High Peaks Elementary School is 3rd of 993 and New Vista High School is 72nd of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).