Gettysburg Montessori CS vs Inquiry CS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 166 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gettysburg Montessori CS
Gettysburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
281 students
Inquiry CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
| Measure | Gettysburg Montessori CS Gettysburg, Pennsylvania | Inquiry CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #996 of 1,627 | #1165 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #24602 of 50,301 | #32243 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 281 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 74.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Gettysburg | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gettysburg Montessori CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 39.5).
- •Gettysburg Montessori CS does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Gettysburg Montessori CS does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Gettysburg Montessori CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58% vs 74.6%).
- •Gettysburg Montessori CS does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.1).
- •Gettysburg Montessori CS is the larger school with 281 students compared with 272.
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 Gettysburg Montessori CS better than Inquiry CS?
On the Success Index (US), Gettysburg Montessori CS ranks higher (50.8 vs 39.5 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 Gettysburg Montessori CS and Inquiry CS?
About 166 km in a straight line, between Gettysburg and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gettysburg Montessori CS: 281. Inquiry CS: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gettysburg Montessori CS and Inquiry CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Gettysburg Montessori CS is 996th of 1,627 and Inquiry CS is 1165th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).