Fern Hill El Sch vs Hillsdale El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fern Hill El Sch
West Chester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
408 students
Hillsdale El Sch
West Chester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
537 students
| Measure | Fern Hill El Sch West Chester, Pennsylvania | Hillsdale El Sch West Chester, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #117 of 1,627 | #262 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1604 of 50,301 | #3840 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 408 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.3% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 61% |
| city | West Chester | West Chester |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fern Hill El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.1 vs 82.1).
- •Fern Hill El Sch does better on math proficiency (65% vs 61%).
- •Fern Hill El Sch does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 79%).
- •Hillsdale El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 22.3%).
- •Fern Hill El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.1).
- •Hillsdale El Sch is the larger school with 537 students compared with 408.
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 Fern Hill El Sch better than Hillsdale El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Fern Hill El Sch ranks higher (87.1 vs 82.1 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 Fern Hill El Sch and Hillsdale El Sch?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between West Chester and West Chester in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fern Hill El Sch: 408. Hillsdale El Sch: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fern Hill El Sch and Hillsdale El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Fern Hill El Sch is 117th of 1,627 and Hillsdale El Sch is 262nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).