Littleton Academy vs STEM School Highlands Ranch
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.
Littleton Academy
Littleton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
455 students
STEM School Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,394 students
| Measure | Littleton Academy Littleton, Colorado | STEM School Highlands Ranch Highlands Ranch, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #6 of 993 | – |
| National rank | #2210 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 455 | 1,394 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 1,394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.8% | 13.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 63% |
| city | Littleton | Highlands Ranch |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Littleton Academy does better on math proficiency (64% vs 63%).
- •Littleton Academy does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 73%).
- •Littleton Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.8% vs 13.5%).
- •Littleton Academy does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.6).
- •STEM School Highlands Ranch is the larger school with 1,394 students compared with 455.
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 Littleton Academy better than STEM School Highlands Ranch?
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 Littleton Academy and STEM School Highlands Ranch?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Littleton and Highlands Ranch in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Littleton Academy: 455. STEM School Highlands Ranch: 1,394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Littleton Academy and STEM School Highlands Ranch rank in Colorado?
Littleton Academy is 6th of 993 and STEM School Highlands Ranch is unranked among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).