Belmont Hills El Sch vs Green Woods CS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.2 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
Green Woods CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
699 students
| Measure | Belmont Hills El Sch Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania | Green Woods CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #20 of 1,627 | #671 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #295 of 50,301 | #14584 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 358 | 699 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 699 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 39.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 50% |
| city | Bala Cynwyd | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belmont Hills El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.9 vs 65.3).
- •Belmont Hills El Sch does better on math proficiency (78% vs 50%).
- •Belmont Hills El Sch does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 69%).
- •Belmont Hills El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 39.9%).
- •Belmont Hills El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.5).
- •Green Woods CS is the larger school with 699 students compared with 358.
- •Belmont Hills El Sch is a public school while Green Woods CS 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 Belmont Hills El Sch better than Green Woods CS?
On the Success Index (US), Belmont Hills El Sch ranks higher (92.9 vs 65.3 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 Belmont Hills El Sch and Green Woods CS?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bala Cynwyd and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belmont Hills El Sch: 358. Green Woods CS: 699. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belmont Hills El Sch and Green Woods CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Belmont Hills El Sch is 20th of 1,627 and Green Woods CS is 671st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).