Gillingham Charter School vs Saint Clair Area El/MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gillingham Charter School
Pottsville · Charter other · Grades K–12
233 students
Saint Clair Area El/MS
Saint Clair · Public elementary · Grades K–8
547 students
| Measure | Gillingham Charter School Pottsville, Pennsylvania | Saint Clair Area El/MS Saint Clair, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #864 of 1,627 |
| National rank | – | #20474 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 233 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 107.3% | 64.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 44% |
| city | Pottsville | Saint Clair |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saint Clair Area El/MS does better on math proficiency (44% vs 22%).
- •Saint Clair Area El/MS does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •Saint Clair Area El/MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.5% vs 107.3%).
- •Gillingham Charter School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.4).
- •Saint Clair Area El/MS is the larger school with 547 students compared with 233.
- •Gillingham Charter School is a charter school while Saint Clair Area El/MS is a public 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 Gillingham Charter School better than Saint Clair Area El/MS?
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 Gillingham Charter School and Saint Clair Area El/MS?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Pottsville and Saint Clair in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gillingham Charter School: 233. Saint Clair Area El/MS: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gillingham Charter School and Saint Clair Area El/MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Gillingham Charter School is unranked and Saint Clair Area El/MS is 864th of 1,627 among other schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).