Penn Alexander Sch vs The Workshop School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 913 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penn Alexander Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
595 students
The Workshop School
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
214 students
| Measure | Penn Alexander Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | The Workshop School Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #719 of 1,627 | #599 of 618 |
| National rank | #16202 of 50,301 | #16350 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 595 | 214 |
| Enrollment | 595 | 214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 88.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 5% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penn Alexander Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 12.9).
- •Penn Alexander Sch does better on math proficiency (76% vs 5%).
- •Penn Alexander Sch does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 24.5%).
- •The Workshop School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.3% vs 98.2%).
- •Penn Alexander Sch does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.8).
- •Penn Alexander Sch is the larger school with 595 students compared with 214.
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 Penn Alexander Sch better than The Workshop School?
On the Success Index (US), Penn Alexander Sch ranks higher (62.9 vs 12.9 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 Penn Alexander Sch and The Workshop School?
About 913 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penn Alexander Sch: 595. The Workshop School: 214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penn Alexander Sch and The Workshop School rank in Pennsylvania?
Penn Alexander Sch is 719th of 1,627 and The Workshop School is 599th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).