Pony Express School vs Ranches Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pony Express School
Eagle Mountain · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
995 students
Ranches Academy
Eagle Mountain · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
360 students
| Measure | Pony Express School Eagle Mountain, Utah | Ranches Academy Eagle Mountain, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #293 of 580 | #56 of 580 |
| National rank | #23494 of 50,301 | #10411 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 995 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 995 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.8% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 67% |
| city | Eagle Mountain | Eagle Mountain |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ranches Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 52.4).
- •Ranches Academy does better on math proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •Ranches Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •Ranches Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 23.8%).
- •Ranches Academy does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 22.6).
- •Pony Express School is the larger school with 995 students compared with 360.
- •Pony Express School is a public school while Ranches 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 Pony Express School better than Ranches Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Ranches Academy ranks higher (71.3 vs 52.4 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 Pony Express School and Ranches Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Eagle Mountain and Eagle Mountain in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pony Express School: 995. Ranches Academy: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pony Express School and Ranches Academy rank in Utah?
Pony Express School is 293rd of 580 and Ranches Academy is 56th of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).