Catharine Joseph Sch vs Patterson John M 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.
Catharine Joseph Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
Patterson John M Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
391 students
| Measure | Catharine Joseph Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Patterson John M Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1486 of 1,627 | #1528 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #45901 of 50,301 | #47086 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 437 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 102% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 12% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catharine Joseph Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.3 vs 16.1).
- •Patterson John M Sch does better on math proficiency (12% vs 11%).
- •Patterson John M Sch does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Catharine Joseph Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 102%).
- •Catharine Joseph Sch does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.0).
- •Catharine Joseph Sch is the larger school with 437 students compared with 391.
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 Catharine Joseph Sch better than Patterson John M Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Catharine Joseph Sch ranks higher (18.3 vs 16.1 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 Catharine Joseph Sch and Patterson John M Sch?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catharine Joseph Sch: 437. Patterson John M Sch: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catharine Joseph Sch and Patterson John M Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Catharine Joseph Sch is 1486th of 1,627 and Patterson John M Sch is 1528th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).