Fort Cherry El Ctr
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Mc Donald, Pennsylvania 15057 · Fort Cherry SD
#427 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania
#7889 of 50,301 nationally
About Fort Cherry El Ctr
Fort Cherry El Ctr is a public elementary located in Mc Donald, in the Fort Cherry SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 455 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 427th of 1,627 ranked elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (93th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 455.
There are 3 schools in Mc Donald; Fort Cherry El Ctr ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)58%
- Reading proficiency (30%)79%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)51.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.3
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 Fort Cherry El Ctr by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Fort Cherry El Ctr
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Fort Cherry JSHS
Mc Donald · Public high · Grades 7–12
457 students · 139 m away
Cecil Intrmd Sch
Mc Donald · Public middle · Grades 5–6
412 students · 5.7 km away
Donaldson Elem Sch
Oakdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students · 9.1 km away
Muse El Sch
Muse · Public elementary · Grades K–4
759 students · 9.3 km away
South Fayette El Sch
McDonald · Public elementary · Grades K–2
717 students · 10 km away
South Fayette MS
McDonald · Public middle · Grades 6–8
859 students · 10 km away
South Fayette Intermediate Sch
McDonald · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
803 students · 10 km away
South Fayette HS
McDonald · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,143 students · 10 km away
Burgettstown El Ctr
Burgettstown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
430 students · 11 km away
Burgettstown MS/HS
Burgettstown · Public high · Grades 6–12
492 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
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Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–4
455 students
Riverside El Sch East
Moosic · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
455 students
United El Sch
Armagh · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
455 students
East Bradford El Sch
West Chester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
455 students
Economy El Sch
Freedom · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
Lorane El Sch
Reading · Public elementary · Grades K–4
456 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Cherry El Ctr a good school?
Fort Cherry El Ctr has a Success Index (US) of 75.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #427 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 Fort Cherry El Ctr rank in Pennsylvania?
Fort Cherry El Ctr ranks #427 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania and #7889 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Fort Cherry El Ctr?
Fort Cherry El Ctr had 455 students in 2025.
Is Fort Cherry El Ctr a elementary school or a high school?
Fort Cherry El Ctr is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Fort Cherry El Ctr?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fort Cherry El Ctr; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.