Chester Upland Sch of Arts vs Main Street Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Upland Sch of Arts
Chester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students
Main Street Sch
Upland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
| Measure | Chester Upland Sch of Arts Chester, Pennsylvania | Main Street Sch Upland, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1596 of 1,627 | #1426 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #48956 of 50,301 | #44293 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 384 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 110.7% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 7.5% |
| city | Chester | Upland |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Main Street Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.9 vs 11.7).
- •Chester Upland Sch of Arts does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Main Street Sch does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Main Street Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.5% vs 110.7%).
- •Main Street Sch does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.7).
- •Chester Upland Sch of Arts is the larger school with 384 students compared with 340.
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 Chester Upland Sch of Arts better than Main Street Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Main Street Sch ranks higher (20.9 vs 11.7 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 Chester Upland Sch of Arts and Main Street Sch?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Chester and Upland in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Upland Sch of Arts: 384. Main Street Sch: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Upland Sch of Arts and Main Street Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Chester Upland Sch of Arts is 1596th of 1,627 and Main Street Sch is 1426th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).