Bridesburg Sch vs First Philadelphia Preparatory CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridesburg Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
525 students
First Philadelphia Preparatory CS
Philadelphia · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,831 students
| Measure | Bridesburg Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | First Philadelphia Preparatory CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1235 of 1,627 | – |
| National rank | #35136 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 525 | 1,831 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 1,831 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.2% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 13% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bridesburg Sch does better on math proficiency (35% vs 13%).
- •Bridesburg Sch does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 35%).
- •First Philadelphia Preparatory CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 104.2%).
- •Bridesburg Sch does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.6).
- •First Philadelphia Preparatory CS is the larger school with 1,831 students compared with 525.
- •Bridesburg Sch is a public school while First Philadelphia Preparatory 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 Bridesburg Sch better than First Philadelphia Preparatory CS?
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 Bridesburg Sch and First Philadelphia Preparatory CS?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridesburg Sch: 525. First Philadelphia Preparatory CS: 1,831. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridesburg Sch and First Philadelphia Preparatory CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Bridesburg Sch is 1235th of 1,627 and First Philadelphia Preparatory CS is unranked among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).