The Classical Academy Charter vs The Da Vinci Academy School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Classical Academy Charter
Colorado Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
1,909 students
The Da Vinci Academy School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
| Measure | The Classical Academy Charter Colorado Springs, Colorado | The Da Vinci Academy School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #90 of 993 | #199 of 993 |
| National rank | #7858 of 50,301 | #14427 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,909 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.5% | 24.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 50% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Classical Academy Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 65.6).
- •The Classical Academy Charter does better on math proficiency (59% vs 50%).
- •The Classical Academy Charter does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 59%).
- •The Classical Academy Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.5% vs 24.4%).
- •The Da Vinci Academy School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.2).
- •The Classical Academy Charter is the larger school with 1,909 students compared with 447.
- •The Classical Academy Charter is a charter school while The Da Vinci Academy 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 The Classical Academy Charter better than The Da Vinci Academy School?
On the Success Index (US), The Classical Academy Charter ranks higher (75.2 vs 65.6 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 The Classical Academy Charter and The Da Vinci Academy School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
The Classical Academy Charter: 1,909. The Da Vinci Academy School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do The Classical Academy Charter and The Da Vinci Academy School rank in Colorado?
The Classical Academy Charter is 90th of 993 and The Da Vinci Academy School is 199th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).