Sky Ranch Academy vs Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sky Ranch Academy
Aurora · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
495 students
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,045 students
| Measure | Sky Ranch Academy Aurora, Colorado | Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #440 of 993 | #226 of 307 |
| National rank | #26455 of 50,301 | #12329 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 495 | 2,045 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 2,045 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.4% | 62.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 46% |
| Math proficiency | – | 34% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sky Ranch Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 34.4).
- •Sky Ranch Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 62.1%).
- •Sky Ranch Academy does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 21.3).
- •Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory is the larger school with 2,045 students compared with 495.
- •Sky Ranch Academy is a charter school while Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory 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 Sky Ranch Academy better than Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Sky Ranch Academy ranks higher (48.1 vs 34.4 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 Sky Ranch Academy and Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sky Ranch Academy: 495. Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory: 2,045. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sky Ranch Academy and Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory rank in Colorado?
Sky Ranch Academy is 440th of 993 and Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory is 226th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).