Manchester Academic CS vs Pittsburgh King K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.6 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 King K-8
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
368 students
| Measure | Manchester Academic CS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh King K-8 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1355 of 1,627 | #1475 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #40925 of 50,301 | #45602 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 384 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 88.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 12% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manchester Academic CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.2 vs 18.8).
- •Pittsburgh King K-8 does better on math proficiency (12% vs 10%).
- •Manchester Academic CS does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 28%).
- •Manchester Academic CS does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.2).
- •Manchester Academic CS is the larger school with 384 students compared with 368.
- •Manchester Academic CS is a charter school while Pittsburgh King K-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 King K-8?
On the Success Index (US), Manchester Academic CS ranks higher (26.2 vs 18.8 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 King K-8?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manchester Academic CS: 384. Pittsburgh King K-8: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manchester Academic CS and Pittsburgh King K-8 rank in Pennsylvania?
Manchester Academic CS is 1355th of 1,627 and Pittsburgh King K-8 is 1475th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).