Colonial El Sch vs Ridge Park El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonial El Sch
Plymouth Meeting · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
857 students
Ridge Park El Sch
Conshohocken · Public elementary · Grades K–3
525 students
| Measure | Colonial El Sch Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania | Ridge Park El Sch Conshohocken, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #149 of 1,627 | #31 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1924 of 50,301 | #403 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 857 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 22.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 82% |
| city | Plymouth Meeting | Conshohocken |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridge Park El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.1 vs 86.2).
- •Ridge Park El Sch does better on math proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Colonial El Sch does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 77%).
- •Ridge Park El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.7% vs 22.9%).
- •Ridge Park El Sch does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 14.8).
- •Colonial El Sch is the larger school with 857 students compared with 525.
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 Colonial El Sch better than Ridge Park El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Ridge Park El Sch ranks higher (92.1 vs 86.2 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 Colonial El Sch and Ridge Park El Sch?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Plymouth Meeting and Conshohocken in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial El Sch: 857. Ridge Park El Sch: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial El Sch and Ridge Park El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Colonial El Sch is 149th of 1,627 and Ridge Park El Sch is 31st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).