Discovery Charter School Sandhill vs Vegas Vista Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 16 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Charter School Sandhill
Las Vegas · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
117 students
Vegas Vista Academy
Las Vegas · Charter elementary · Grades K–3
121 students
| Measure | Discovery Charter School Sandhill Las Vegas, Nevada | Vegas Vista Academy Las Vegas, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #285 of 408 | #168 of 408 |
| National rank | #43262 of 50,301 | #32792 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 117 | 121 |
| Enrollment | 117 | 121 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 66.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | – |
| city | Las Vegas | Las Vegas |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vegas Vista Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.8 vs 22.5).
- •Vegas Vista Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.1% vs 100%).
- •Discovery Charter School Sandhill does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 24.2).
- •Vegas Vista Academy is the larger school with 121 students compared with 117.
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 Discovery Charter School Sandhill better than Vegas Vista Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Vegas Vista Academy ranks higher (38.8 vs 22.5 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 Discovery Charter School Sandhill and Vegas Vista Academy?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Las Vegas and Las Vegas in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Charter School Sandhill: 117. Vegas Vista Academy: 121. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Charter School Sandhill and Vegas Vista Academy rank in Nevada?
Discovery Charter School Sandhill is 285th of 408 and Vegas Vista Academy is 168th of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).