Colwyn El Sch vs Philadelphia Montessori CS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 743 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colwyn El Sch
Colwyn · Public elementary · Grades K–6
135 students
Philadelphia Montessori CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
226 students
| Measure | Colwyn El Sch Colwyn, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia Montessori CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1487 of 1,627 | #1375 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #45904 of 50,301 | #42012 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 135 | 226 |
| Enrollment | 135 | 226 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 117% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| city | Colwyn | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philadelphia Montessori CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.5 vs 18.3).
- •Philadelphia Montessori CS does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Colwyn El Sch does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Philadelphia Montessori CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 117%).
- •Philadelphia Montessori CS does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 16.9).
- •Philadelphia Montessori CS is the larger school with 226 students compared with 135.
- •Colwyn El Sch is a public school while Philadelphia Montessori CS is a charter 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 Colwyn El Sch better than Philadelphia Montessori CS?
On the Success Index (US), Philadelphia Montessori CS ranks higher (24.5 vs 18.3 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 Colwyn El Sch and Philadelphia Montessori CS?
About 743 m in a straight line, between Colwyn and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colwyn El Sch: 135. Philadelphia Montessori CS: 226. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colwyn El Sch and Philadelphia Montessori CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Colwyn El Sch is 1487th of 1,627 and Philadelphia Montessori CS is 1375th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).