Fox Chase Sch vs Tacony Academy CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fox Chase Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
507 students
Tacony Academy CS
Philadelphia · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,083 students
| Measure | Fox Chase Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Tacony Academy CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1181 of 1,627 | – |
| National rank | #32943 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 507 | 1,083 |
| Enrollment | 507 | 1,083 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 32% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fox Chase Sch does better on math proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Tacony Academy CS does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 48%).
- •Fox Chase Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.1% vs 99.2%).
- •Fox Chase Sch does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.9).
- •Tacony Academy CS is the larger school with 1,083 students compared with 507.
- •Fox Chase Sch is a public school while Tacony Academy 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 Fox Chase Sch better than Tacony Academy 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 Fox Chase Sch and Tacony Academy CS?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fox Chase Sch: 507. Tacony Academy CS: 1,083. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fox Chase Sch and Tacony Academy CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Fox Chase Sch is 1181st of 1,627 and Tacony Academy CS is unranked among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).