Harris Sch vs Vision Academy CS of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Sch
Collingdale · Public elementary · Grades K–8
715 students
Vision Academy CS of Excellence
Sharon Hills · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
235 students
| Measure | Harris Sch Collingdale, Pennsylvania | Vision Academy CS of Excellence Sharon Hills, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1394 of 1,627 | #1138 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #42752 of 50,301 | #30789 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 715 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 715 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | – |
| Math proficiency | 18% | – |
| city | Collingdale | Sharon Hills |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vision Academy CS of Excellence scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.8 vs 23.3).
- •Harris Sch does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.7).
- •Harris Sch is the larger school with 715 students compared with 235.
- •Harris Sch is a public school while Vision Academy CS of Excellence 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 Harris Sch better than Vision Academy CS of Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), Vision Academy CS of Excellence ranks higher (41.8 vs 23.3 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 Harris Sch and Vision Academy CS of Excellence?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Collingdale and Sharon Hills in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harris Sch: 715. Vision Academy CS of Excellence: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harris Sch and Vision Academy CS of Excellence rank in Pennsylvania?
Harris Sch is 1394th of 1,627 and Vision Academy CS of Excellence is 1138th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).