Christopher Columbus CS vs Universal Institute CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 756 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
Universal Institute CS
Philadelphia · Charter other · Grades K–9
597 students
| Measure | Christopher Columbus CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Universal Institute CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #693 of 1,627 | – |
| National rank | #15231 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–9 |
| Students | 829 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 829 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 16% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christopher Columbus CS does better on math proficiency (38% vs 16%).
- •Christopher Columbus CS does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 36%).
- •Christopher Columbus CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 94.5%).
- •Christopher Columbus CS does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.1).
- •Christopher Columbus CS is the larger school with 829 students compared with 597.
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 Universal Institute 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 Christopher Columbus CS and Universal Institute CS?
About 756 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christopher Columbus CS: 829. Universal Institute CS: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christopher Columbus CS and Universal Institute CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Christopher Columbus CS is 693rd of 1,627 and Universal Institute CS is unranked among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).