Collegium CS vs Lionville El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Collegium CS
Exton · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,634 students
Lionville El Sch
Downingtown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
668 students
| Measure | Collegium CS Exton, Pennsylvania | Lionville El Sch Downingtown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | – | #106 of 1,627 |
| National rank | – | #1434 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,634 | 668 |
| Enrollment | 2,634 | 668 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 86% |
| city | Exton | Downingtown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lionville El Sch does better on math proficiency (86% vs 32%).
- •Lionville El Sch does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 53%).
- •Lionville El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 99.1%).
- •Collegium CS does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 15.5).
- •Collegium CS is the larger school with 2,634 students compared with 668.
- •Collegium CS is a charter school while Lionville El Sch 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 Collegium CS better than Lionville El Sch?
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 Collegium CS and Lionville El Sch?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Exton and Downingtown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Collegium CS: 2,634. Lionville El Sch: 668. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Collegium CS and Lionville El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Collegium CS is unranked and Lionville El Sch is 106th of 1,627 among other schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).