Pickering Valley El Sch vs Shamona Creek El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pickering Valley El Sch
Chester Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students
Shamona Creek El Sch
Downingtown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
488 students
| Measure | Pickering Valley El Sch Chester Springs, Pennsylvania | Shamona Creek El Sch Downingtown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #3 of 1,627 | #23 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #123 of 50,301 | #324 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 423 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9% | 8.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 86% |
| city | Chester Springs | Downingtown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pickering Valley El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.7 vs 92.7).
- •Shamona Creek El Sch does better on math proficiency (86% vs 83%).
- •Pickering Valley El Sch does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 91%).
- •Shamona Creek El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.6% vs 9%).
- •Pickering Valley El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.6).
- •Shamona Creek El Sch is the larger school with 488 students compared with 423.
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 Pickering Valley El Sch better than Shamona Creek El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Pickering Valley El Sch ranks higher (94.7 vs 92.7 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 Pickering Valley El Sch and Shamona Creek El Sch?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Chester Springs and Downingtown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pickering Valley El Sch: 423. Shamona Creek El Sch: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pickering Valley El Sch and Shamona Creek El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Pickering Valley El Sch is 3rd of 1,627 and Shamona Creek El Sch is 23rd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).