Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS vs Sankofa Freedom Academy CS
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 28 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS
Chester · Charter other · Grades K–12
701 students
Sankofa Freedom Academy CS
Philadelphia · Charter other · Grades K–12
673 students
| Measure | Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS Chester, Pennsylvania | Sankofa Freedom Academy CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 701 | 673 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 673 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 16% |
| city | Chester | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sankofa Freedom Academy CS does better on math proficiency (16% vs 11%).
- •Sankofa Freedom Academy CS does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 33%).
- •Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 98.4%).
- •Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 21.0).
- •Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS is the larger school with 701 students compared with 673.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS better than Sankofa Freedom Academy 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 Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS and Sankofa Freedom Academy CS?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Chester and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS: 701. Sankofa Freedom Academy CS: 673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS and Sankofa Freedom Academy CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS is unranked and Sankofa Freedom Academy CS is unranked among other schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).