Colgate Elementary vs Patterson High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colgate Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
Patterson High
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,330 students
| Measure | Colgate Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Patterson High Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #756 of 879 | #183 of 197 |
| National rank | #45201 of 50,301 | #15788 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 533 | 1,330 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 1,330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 67.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 7.5% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colgate Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.4 vs 16.9).
- •Colgate Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Colgate Elementary does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 7.5%).
- •Colgate Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 67.8%).
- •Patterson High does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.7).
- •Patterson High is the larger school with 1,330 students compared with 533.
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 Colgate Elementary better than Patterson High?
On the Success Index (US), Colgate Elementary ranks higher (19.4 vs 16.9 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 Colgate Elementary and Patterson High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colgate Elementary: 533. Patterson High: 1,330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colgate Elementary and Patterson High rank in Maryland?
Colgate Elementary is 756th of 879 and Patterson High is 183rd of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).