Howe El Sch vs Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howe El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS
Pittsburgh · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
297 students
| Measure | Howe El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #114 of 1,627 | #1056 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1507 of 50,301 | #27585 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 398 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.1% | 100.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 7.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 42% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howe El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.4 vs 46.5).
- •Howe El Sch does better on math proficiency (82% vs 42%).
- •Howe El Sch does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 57%).
- •Howe El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 100.3%).
- •Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 15.3).
- •Howe El Sch is the larger school with 398 students compared with 297.
- •Howe El Sch is a public school while Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania 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 Howe El Sch better than Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS?
On the Success Index (US), Howe El Sch ranks higher (87.4 vs 46.5 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 Howe El Sch and Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howe El Sch: 398. Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howe El Sch and Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Howe El Sch is 114th of 1,627 and Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS is 1056th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).