Central El Sch vs Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central El Sch
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
292 students
Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS
Pittsburgh · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
316 students
| Measure | Central El Sch Elizabeth, Pennsylvania | Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #261 of 1,627 | #1169 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #3825 of 50,301 | #32449 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 292 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.6% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 27% |
| city | Elizabeth | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 39.3).
- •Central El Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •Central El Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •Central El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.6% vs 94.9%).
- •Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 13.3).
- •Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS is the larger school with 316 students compared with 292.
- •Central El Sch is a public school while Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny 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 Central El Sch better than Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS?
On the Success Index (US), Central El Sch ranks higher (82.1 vs 39.3 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 Central El Sch and Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central El Sch: 292. Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central El Sch and Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Central El Sch is 261st of 1,627 and Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS is 1169th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).