Manchester Academic CS vs Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manchester Academic CS
Pittsburgh · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
384 students
Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
| Measure | Manchester Academic CS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1355 of 1,627 | #1057 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #40925 of 50,301 | #27635 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 384 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 103.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 50% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 26.2).
- •Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 does better on math proficiency (50% vs 10%).
- •Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 35%).
- •Manchester Academic CS does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.1).
- •Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 is the larger school with 572 students compared with 384.
- •Manchester Academic CS is a charter school while Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 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 Manchester Academic CS better than Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5?
On the Success Index (US), Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 ranks higher (46.4 vs 26.2 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 Manchester Academic CS and Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manchester Academic CS: 384. Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manchester Academic CS and Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 rank in Pennsylvania?
Manchester Academic CS is 1355th of 1,627 and Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 is 1057th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).