Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 vs Pittsburgh Linden K-5
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–8
789 students
Pittsburgh Linden K-5
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
91 students
| Measure | Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Linden K-5 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #878 of 1,627 | #1356 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #20855 of 50,301 | #40937 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 789 | 91 |
| Enrollment | 789 | 91 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 116.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 7.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 27% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 26.2).
- •Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 does better on math proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 42%).
- •Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.9% vs 116.5%).
- •Pittsburgh Linden K-5 does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 18.3).
- •Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 is the larger school with 789 students compared with 91.
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 Colfax K-8 better than Pittsburgh Linden K-5?
On the Success Index (US), Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 ranks higher (56.2 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 Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 and Pittsburgh Linden K-5?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8: 789. Pittsburgh Linden K-5: 91. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 and Pittsburgh Linden K-5 rank in Pennsylvania?
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 is 878th of 1,627 and Pittsburgh Linden K-5 is 1356th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).