Philadelphia Montessori CS vs Walnut Street El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 998 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Philadelphia Montessori CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
226 students
Walnut Street El Sch
Darby · Public elementary · Grades K–6
255 students
| Measure | Philadelphia Montessori CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Walnut Street El Sch Darby, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1375 of 1,627 | #1472 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #42012 of 50,301 | #45564 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 226 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 226 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 112.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 9% |
| city | Philadelphia | Darby |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philadelphia Montessori CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.5 vs 18.9).
- •Philadelphia Montessori CS does better on math proficiency (17% vs 9%).
- •Philadelphia Montessori CS does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Philadelphia Montessori CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 112.2%).
- •Walnut Street El Sch does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 10.8).
- •Walnut Street El Sch is the larger school with 255 students compared with 226.
- •Philadelphia Montessori CS is a charter school while Walnut Street El Sch 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 Philadelphia Montessori CS better than Walnut Street El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Philadelphia Montessori CS ranks higher (24.5 vs 18.9 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 Philadelphia Montessori CS and Walnut Street El Sch?
About 998 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Darby in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Philadelphia Montessori CS: 226. Walnut Street El Sch: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Philadelphia Montessori CS and Walnut Street El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Philadelphia Montessori CS is 1375th of 1,627 and Walnut Street El Sch is 1472nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).