Montessori Peaks Charter Academy vs Powderhorn Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montessori Peaks Charter Academy
Littleton · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
444 students
Powderhorn Elementary School
Littleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
522 students
| Measure | Montessori Peaks Charter Academy Littleton, Colorado | Powderhorn Elementary School Littleton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #399 of 993 | #345 of 993 |
| National rank | #24693 of 50,301 | #21964 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 444 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.7% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 39% |
| city | Littleton | Littleton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Powderhorn Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 50.7).
- •Powderhorn Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Powderhorn Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Montessori Peaks Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 25.7%).
- •Montessori Peaks Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.3).
- •Powderhorn Elementary School is the larger school with 522 students compared with 444.
- •Montessori Peaks Charter Academy is a charter school while Powderhorn Elementary School is a public 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 Montessori Peaks Charter Academy better than Powderhorn Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Powderhorn Elementary School ranks higher (54.6 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 Montessori Peaks Charter Academy and Powderhorn Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Littleton and Littleton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montessori Peaks Charter Academy: 444. Powderhorn Elementary School: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montessori Peaks Charter Academy and Powderhorn Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Montessori Peaks Charter Academy is 399th of 993 and Powderhorn Elementary School is 345th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).