Legacy Academy vs Montessori Peaks Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 50 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Legacy Academy
Elizabeth · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
428 students
Montessori Peaks Charter Academy
Littleton · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
444 students
| Measure | Legacy Academy Elizabeth, Colorado | Montessori Peaks Charter Academy Littleton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #320 of 993 | #399 of 993 |
| National rank | #20965 of 50,301 | #24693 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 428 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.4% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 27% |
| city | Elizabeth | Littleton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Legacy Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 50.7).
- •Legacy Academy does better on math proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Montessori Peaks Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Montessori Peaks Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 19.4%).
- •Legacy Academy does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.9).
- •Montessori Peaks Charter Academy is the larger school with 444 students compared with 428.
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 Legacy Academy better than Montessori Peaks Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Legacy Academy ranks higher (56.0 vs 50.7 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 Legacy Academy and Montessori Peaks Charter Academy?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Littleton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Legacy Academy: 428. Montessori Peaks Charter Academy: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Legacy Academy and Montessori Peaks Charter Academy rank in Colorado?
Legacy Academy is 320th of 993 and Montessori Peaks Charter Academy is 399th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).