Chestnut Hill El Sch vs Northwest PA Collegiate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chestnut Hill El Sch
Erie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
403 students
Northwest PA Collegiate Academy
Erie · Public high · Grades 9–12
750 students
| Measure | Chestnut Hill El Sch Erie, Pennsylvania | Northwest PA Collegiate Academy Erie, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #593 of 1,627 | #249 of 618 |
| National rank | #12123 of 50,301 | #3737 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 403 | 750 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 750 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.9% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 95% |
| city | Erie | Erie |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (68.8 vs 68.3).
- •Northwest PA Collegiate Academy does better on math proficiency (95% vs 58%).
- •Northwest PA Collegiate Academy does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 71%).
- •Chestnut Hill El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 99.6%).
- •Northwest PA Collegiate Academy does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.4).
- •Northwest PA Collegiate Academy is the larger school with 750 students compared with 403.
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 Chestnut Hill El Sch better than Northwest PA Collegiate Academy?
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 Chestnut Hill El Sch and Northwest PA Collegiate Academy?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Erie and Erie in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chestnut Hill El Sch: 403. Northwest PA Collegiate Academy: 750. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chestnut Hill El Sch and Northwest PA Collegiate Academy rank in Pennsylvania?
Chestnut Hill El Sch is 593rd of 1,627 and Northwest PA Collegiate Academy is 249th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).