Lionville El Sch vs Pickering Valley El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lionville El Sch
Downingtown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
668 students
Pickering Valley El Sch
Chester Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students
| Measure | Lionville El Sch Downingtown, Pennsylvania | Pickering Valley El Sch Chester Springs, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #106 of 1,627 | #3 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1434 of 50,301 | #123 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 668 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 83% |
| city | Downingtown | Chester Springs |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pickering Valley El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.7 vs 87.6).
- •Lionville El Sch does better on math proficiency (86% vs 83%).
- •Pickering Valley El Sch does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 88%).
- •Pickering Valley El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9% vs 18%).
- •Pickering Valley El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.5).
- •Lionville El Sch is the larger school with 668 students compared with 423.
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 Lionville El Sch better than Pickering Valley El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Pickering Valley El Sch ranks higher (94.7 vs 87.6 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 Lionville El Sch and Pickering Valley El Sch?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Downingtown and Chester Springs in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lionville El Sch: 668. Pickering Valley El Sch: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lionville El Sch and Pickering Valley El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Lionville El Sch is 106th of 1,627 and Pickering Valley El Sch is 3rd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).