Wissahickon School District

601 Knight Rd
Ambler, PA 19002-3441
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,181 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 67% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is equal to the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
5,181 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
373 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Wissahickon School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#18 out of 685 school districts
(Top 5%)
67%
38%
82%
55%
83%
57%
95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
5%
% Hispanic
8%
16%
% Black
9%
14%
% White
60%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,813 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,143 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$113 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$115 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,813
$23,724
Spending / Student
$22,143
$23,146

Best Wissahickon School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stony Creek Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1721 Yost Rd
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(215) 619-8108
Gr: K-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Lower Gwynedd Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
571 Houston Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8100
Gr: K-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Blue Bell Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
801 Symphony Ln
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(215) 619-8102
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Shady Grove Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
351 W Skippack Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8106
Gr: K-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Wissahickon Sr. High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
521 Houston Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8112
Gr: 9-12 | 1,480 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Wissahickon Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Houston Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8110
Gr: 6-8 | 1,208 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wissahickon School District?
Wissahickon School District manages 6 public schools serving 5,181 students.
What is the rank of Wissahickon School District?
Wissahickon School District is ranked #18 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), 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, 16% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 8% 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 higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Wissahickon School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,143 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 5,181 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 95% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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