Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy vs York Academy Regional CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy
York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
388 students
York Academy Regional CS
York · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,058 students
| Measure | Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy York, Pennsylvania | York Academy Regional CS York, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1239 of 1,627 | – |
| National rank | #35440 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 388 | 1,058 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 1,058 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.1% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 42% |
| city | York | York |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •York Academy Regional CS does better on math proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •York Academy Regional CS does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •York Academy Regional CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.4% vs 104.1%).
- •Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 16.0).
- •York Academy Regional CS is the larger school with 1,058 students compared with 388.
- •Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy is a public school while York Academy Regional 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 Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy better than York Academy Regional 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 Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy and York Academy Regional CS?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between York and York in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy: 388. York Academy Regional CS: 1,058. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy and York Academy Regional CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy is 1239th of 1,627 and York Academy Regional CS is unranked among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).