Collegium CS vs Philadelphia Performing Arts CS
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 43 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
Philadelphia Performing Arts CS
Philadelphia · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,572 students
| Measure | Collegium CS Exton, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia Performing Arts CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 2,634 | 2,572 |
| Enrollment | 2,634 | 2,572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| city | Exton | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philadelphia Performing Arts CS does better on math proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Philadelphia Performing Arts CS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Philadelphia Performing Arts CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71% vs 99.1%).
- •Collegium CS does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 15.2).
- •Collegium CS is the larger school with 2,634 students compared with 2,572.
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 Philadelphia Performing Arts 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 Collegium CS and Philadelphia Performing Arts CS?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Exton and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Collegium CS: 2,634. Philadelphia Performing Arts CS: 2,572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Collegium CS and Philadelphia Performing Arts CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Collegium CS is unranked and Philadelphia Performing Arts CS is unranked among other schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).