Manchester Academic CS vs Pittsburgh Classical 6-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.4 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 Classical 6-8
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
245 students
| Measure | Manchester Academic CS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1355 of 1,627 | #465 of 521 |
| National rank | #40925 of 50,301 | #12738 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 384 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 112.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 19% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (26.2 vs 25.7).
- •Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 does better on math proficiency (19% vs 10%).
- •Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 35%).
- •Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.4).
- •Manchester Academic CS is the larger school with 384 students compared with 245.
- •Manchester Academic CS is a charter school while Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 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 Classical 6-8?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Manchester Academic CS and Pittsburgh Classical 6-8?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manchester Academic CS: 384. Pittsburgh Classical 6-8: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manchester Academic CS and Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 rank in Pennsylvania?
Manchester Academic CS is 1355th of 1,627 and Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 is 465th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).