Bower Hill El Sch vs George Washington El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bower Hill El Sch
Venetia · Public elementary · Grades K–3
689 students
George Washington El Sch
Bethel Park · Public elementary · Grades K–4
313 students
| Measure | Bower Hill El Sch Venetia, Pennsylvania | George Washington El Sch Bethel Park, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #125 of 1,627 | #55 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1660 of 50,301 | #668 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 689 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 689 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.2% | 9.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 82% |
| city | Venetia | Bethel Park |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Washington El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.6 vs 86.9).
- •Bower Hill El Sch does better on math proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Bower Hill El Sch does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 87%).
- •George Washington El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.3% vs 13.2%).
- •George Washington El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.7).
- •Bower Hill El Sch is the larger school with 689 students compared with 313.
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 Bower Hill El Sch better than George Washington El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), George Washington El Sch ranks higher (90.6 vs 86.9 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 Bower Hill El Sch and George Washington El Sch?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Venetia and Bethel Park in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bower Hill El Sch: 689. George Washington El Sch: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bower Hill El Sch and George Washington El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Bower Hill El Sch is 125th of 1,627 and George Washington El Sch is 55th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).