Wissahickon School District

The Wissahickon School District in Pennsylvania is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is highly ranked, coming in at 38 out of 610 school districts in the state and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out as top performers. Stony Creek Elementary School is ranked 50 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools and has consistently high performance, ranking 7th in the state in 2021-2022 and 10th in 2022-2023. The school boasts exceptional test scores, with 84.1% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 83.1% in PSSA English Language Arts. Similarly, Wissahickon Senior High School is ranked 48 out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools and has maintained a 5-star rating and consistently high ranking over the past 3 school years, with impressive Keystone exam proficiency rates.

The Wissahickon School District as a whole outperforms the state averages in PSSA and Keystone exams across all grade levels and subject areas, indicating a strong commitment to academic excellence. Additionally, the district demonstrates an equitable distribution of resources, with relatively low free and reduced lunch rates and consistent spending per student across the schools. While the district and its schools perform well overall, there may be opportunities to further improve test scores, particularly in PSSA Math, where some schools fall slightly below the district average.