American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 vs Excelsior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 35 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2
Draper · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
1,068 students
Excelsior Academy
Erda · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,406 students
| Measure | American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 Draper, Utah | Excelsior Academy Erda, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 580 | #342 of 580 |
| National rank | #19030 of 50,301 | #26229 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,068 | 1,406 |
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 1,406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.1% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 58.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 44% |
| city | Draper | Erda |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 48.4).
- •American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 44%).
- •American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 17.9%).
- •American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 58.6).
- •Excelsior Academy is the larger school with 1,406 students compared with 1,068.
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 American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 better than Excelsior Academy?
On the Success Index (US), American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 ranks higher (58.7 vs 48.4 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 American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 and Excelsior Academy?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Draper and Erda in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2: 1,068. Excelsior Academy: 1,406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 and Excelsior Academy rank in Utah?
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 is 212th of 580 and Excelsior Academy is 342nd of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).