Top Rankings
Wissahickon School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,155 students in Wissahickon School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Wissahickon School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
5,155 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
377 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Wissahickon School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 684 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
57%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.59
# American Indian Students
9 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
841 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
17%
5%
# Hispanic Students
369 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
15%
# Black Students
471 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
9%
14%
# White Students
3,086 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
60%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
373 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
376
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
434
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
433
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
418
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
469
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
416
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
381
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
393
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
378
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
368
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
362
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
383
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
344
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,923 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,254 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$113 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$115 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,923
$23,696
Spending / Student
$22,254
$23,119
Best Wissahickon School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wissahickon Sr. High School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
521 Houston Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8112
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8112
Grades: 9-12
| 1,457 students
Rank: #22.
Stony Creek Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1721 Yost Rd
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(215) 619-8108
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(215) 619-8108
Grades: K-5
| 655 students
Rank: #33.
Lower Gwynedd Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
571 Houston Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8100
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8100
Grades: K-5
| 647 students
Rank: #44.
Blue Bell Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 Symphony Ln
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(215) 619-8102
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(215) 619-8102
Grades: K-5
| 534 students
Rank: #55.
Shady Grove Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
351 W Skippack Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8106
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8106
Grades: K-5
| 710 students
Rank: #66.
Wissahickon Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Houston Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8110
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8110
Grades: 6-8
| 1,152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wissahickon School District?
Wissahickon School District manages 6 public schools serving 5,155 students.
What is the rank of Wissahickon School District?
Wissahickon School District is ranked #19 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wissahickon School District?
60% of Wissahickon School District students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wissahickon School District?
Wissahickon School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Wissahickon School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,254 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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