Christopher Columbus CS vs Creative and Performing Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 581 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christopher Columbus CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
829 students
Creative and Performing Arts
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
643 students
| Measure | Christopher Columbus CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Creative and Performing Arts Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #693 of 1,627 | #441 of 618 |
| National rank | #15231 of 50,301 | #8788 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 829 | 643 |
| Enrollment | 829 | 643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 101.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 32.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 62% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christopher Columbus CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 48.4).
- •Creative and Performing Arts does better on math proficiency (62% vs 38%).
- •Creative and Performing Arts does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 69%).
- •Christopher Columbus CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 101.7%).
- •Christopher Columbus CS does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 32.2).
- •Christopher Columbus CS is the larger school with 829 students compared with 643.
- •Christopher Columbus CS is a charter school while Creative and Performing Arts is a public 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 Christopher Columbus CS better than Creative and Performing Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Christopher Columbus CS ranks higher (64.3 vs 48.4 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 Christopher Columbus CS and Creative and Performing Arts?
About 581 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christopher Columbus CS: 829. Creative and Performing Arts: 643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christopher Columbus CS and Creative and Performing Arts rank in Pennsylvania?
Christopher Columbus CS is 693rd of 1,627 and Creative and Performing Arts is 441st of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).