Catalyst Academy CS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206 · Catalyst Academy CS
#1004 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania
#25022 of 50,301 nationally
About Catalyst Academy CS
Catalyst Academy CS is a charter elementary located in Pittsburgh, in the Catalyst Academy CS school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 315 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1004th of 1,627 ranked elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is students per teacher (80th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 315.
There are 143 schools in Pittsburgh; Catalyst Academy CS ranks 73rd of 137 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)75.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Catalyst Academy CS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Catalyst Academy CS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Pittsburgh Westinghouse
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 6–12
573 students · 1.1 km away
Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS
Pittsburgh · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
344 students · 1.4 km away
Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
186 students · 1.7 km away
Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
454 students · 1.8 km away
Pittsburgh Faison K-5
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
480 students · 2.0 km away
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 6–12
678 students · 2.2 km away
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
183 students · 2.7 km away
Pittsburgh Fulton K-5
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
267 students · 2.8 km away
Pittsburgh Linden K-5
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
91 students · 3.2 km away
Kelly Primary Sch
Wilkinsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
276 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Charter elementary schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
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316 students
Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS
Pittsburgh · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
316 students
Young Scholars of Central PA CS
State College · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
321 students
Urban Pathways K-5 College CS
Pittsburgh · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
304 students
Propel CS-McKeesport
McKeesport · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
302 students
Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS
Pittsburgh · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
297 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Catalyst Academy CS a good school?
Catalyst Academy CS has a Success Index (US) of 50.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1004 of 1,627 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Catalyst Academy CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Catalyst Academy CS ranks #1004 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania and #25022 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Catalyst Academy CS?
Catalyst Academy CS had 315 students in 2025.
Is Catalyst Academy CS a elementary school or a high school?
Catalyst Academy CS is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Catalyst Academy CS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Catalyst Academy CS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.