Arroyo del Oso Elementary vs Cottonwood Classical Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arroyo del Oso Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students
Cottonwood Classical Prep
Albuquerque · Charter high · Grades 6–12
852 students
| Measure | Arroyo del Oso Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico | Cottonwood Classical Prep Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank | #82 of 416 | #1 of 156 |
| National rank | #34565 of 50,301 | #839 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 321 | 852 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 852 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 8.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Classical Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 36.1).
- •Cottonwood Classical Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.8% vs 100%).
- •Arroyo del Oso Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.0).
- •Cottonwood Classical Prep is the larger school with 852 students compared with 321.
- •Arroyo del Oso Elementary is a public school while Cottonwood Classical Prep is a charter 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 Arroyo del Oso Elementary better than Cottonwood Classical Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Classical Prep ranks higher (83.2 vs 36.1 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 Arroyo del Oso Elementary and Cottonwood Classical Prep?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arroyo del Oso Elementary: 321. Cottonwood Classical Prep: 852. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arroyo del Oso Elementary and Cottonwood Classical Prep rank in New Mexico?
Arroyo del Oso Elementary is 82nd of 416 and Cottonwood Classical Prep is 1st of 156 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).