Columbia School vs Jefferson Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia School
Kaysville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
584 students
Jefferson Academy
Kaysville · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
502 students
| Measure | Columbia School Kaysville, Utah | Jefferson Academy Kaysville, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #173 of 580 | #53 of 580 |
| National rank | #17413 of 50,301 | #10006 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 584 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.7% | 13.1% |
| Students per teacher | 27.8 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 63% |
| city | Kaysville | Kaysville |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 61.1).
- •Jefferson Academy does better on math proficiency (63% vs 53%).
- •Jefferson Academy does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Jefferson Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.1% vs 14.7%).
- •Jefferson Academy does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 27.8).
- •Columbia School is the larger school with 584 students compared with 502.
- •Columbia School is a public school while Jefferson Academy 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 Columbia School better than Jefferson Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Academy ranks higher (71.9 vs 61.1 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 Columbia School and Jefferson Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Kaysville and Kaysville in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia School: 584. Jefferson Academy: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia School and Jefferson Academy rank in Utah?
Columbia School is 173rd of 580 and Jefferson Academy is 53rd of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).