Pittsburgh King K-8 vs Propel CS-Northside
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pittsburgh King K-8
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
368 students
Propel CS-Northside
Pittsburgh · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
316 students
| Measure | Pittsburgh King K-8 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Propel CS-Northside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1475 of 1,627 | #1444 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #45602 of 50,301 | #44793 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 368 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.9% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 8% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Propel CS-Northside scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.1 vs 18.8).
- •Pittsburgh King K-8 does better on math proficiency (12% vs 8%).
- •Propel CS-Northside does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Pittsburgh King K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.9% vs 99.1%).
- •Propel CS-Northside does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.2).
- •Pittsburgh King K-8 is the larger school with 368 students compared with 316.
- •Pittsburgh King K-8 is a public school while Propel CS-Northside is a charter 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 Pittsburgh King K-8 better than Propel CS-Northside?
On the Success Index (US), Propel CS-Northside ranks higher (20.1 vs 18.8 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 King K-8 and Propel CS-Northside?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pittsburgh King K-8: 368. Propel CS-Northside: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pittsburgh King K-8 and Propel CS-Northside rank in Pennsylvania?
Pittsburgh King K-8 is 1475th of 1,627 and Propel CS-Northside is 1444th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).