Manchester Academic CS vs Pittsburgh Whittier K-5
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.2 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 Whittier K-5
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
139 students
| Measure | Manchester Academic CS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1355 of 1,627 | #1119 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #40925 of 50,301 | #30051 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 384 | 139 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 139 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 47% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 26.2).
- •Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 does better on math proficiency (47% vs 10%).
- •Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.4).
- •Manchester Academic CS is the larger school with 384 students compared with 139.
- •Manchester Academic CS is a charter school while Pittsburgh Whittier 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 Whittier K-5?
On the Success Index (US), Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 ranks higher (42.9 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 Whittier K-5?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manchester Academic CS: 384. Pittsburgh Whittier K-5: 139. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manchester Academic CS and Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 rank in Pennsylvania?
Manchester Academic CS is 1355th of 1,627 and Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 is 1119th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).