Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 vs Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 6–12
840 students
| Measure | Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1057 of 1,627 | #354 of 618 |
| National rank | #27635 of 50,301 | #6243 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 572 | 840 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 840 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.8% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 63% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 46.4).
- •Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 does better on math proficiency (63% vs 50%).
- •Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 65%).
- •Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 103.8%).
- •Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.5).
- •Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 is the larger school with 840 students compared with 572.
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 Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 better than Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12?
On the Success Index (US), Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 ranks higher (58.3 vs 46.4 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 Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 and Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5: 572. Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12: 840. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 and Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 rank in Pennsylvania?
Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 is 1057th of 1,627 and Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 is 354th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).