Belmont Hills El Sch vs Cynwyd Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont Hills El Sch
Bala Cynwyd · Public elementary · Grades K–4
358 students
Cynwyd Sch
Bala Cynwyd · Public elementary · Grades K–4
446 students
| Measure | Belmont Hills El Sch Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania | Cynwyd Sch Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #20 of 1,627 | #14 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #295 of 50,301 | #219 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 358 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 14.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 86% |
| city | Bala Cynwyd | Bala Cynwyd |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (92.9 vs 93.6).
- •Cynwyd Sch does better on math proficiency (86% vs 78%).
- •Cynwyd Sch does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 83%).
- •Cynwyd Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.6% vs 15.4%).
- •Belmont Hills El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.4).
- •Cynwyd Sch is the larger school with 446 students compared with 358.
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 Belmont Hills El Sch better than Cynwyd Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Belmont Hills El Sch and Cynwyd Sch?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bala Cynwyd and Bala Cynwyd in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belmont Hills El Sch: 358. Cynwyd Sch: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belmont Hills El Sch and Cynwyd Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Belmont Hills El Sch is 20th of 1,627 and Cynwyd Sch is 14th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).