Laboratory CS vs Taylor Bayard Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 865 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laboratory CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
461 students
Taylor Bayard Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students
| Measure | Laboratory CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Taylor Bayard Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1152 of 1,627 | #1484 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #31323 of 50,301 | #45818 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 461 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.3% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 11% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laboratory CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 18.5).
- •Laboratory CS does better on math proficiency (23% vs 11%).
- •Laboratory CS does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 19%).
- •Laboratory CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 98.2%).
- •Taylor Bayard Sch does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 22.0).
- •Laboratory CS is the larger school with 461 students compared with 394.
- •Laboratory CS is a charter school while Taylor Bayard Sch 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 Laboratory CS better than Taylor Bayard Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Laboratory CS ranks higher (40.9 vs 18.5 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 Laboratory CS and Taylor Bayard Sch?
About 865 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laboratory CS: 461. Taylor Bayard Sch: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laboratory CS and Taylor Bayard Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Laboratory CS is 1152nd of 1,627 and Taylor Bayard Sch is 1484th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).