For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 463 students in the neighborhood of Wissahickon, Philadelphia, PA.
The top-ranked public school in Wissahickon is Cook-wissahickon School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Wissahickon, Philadelphia, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Wissahickon, Philadelphia, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cook-wissahickon School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Salaignac St
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3430
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3430
Gr: PK-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Wissahickon, Philadelphia, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Wissahickon, Philadelphia, PA include Cook-wissahickon School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Wissahickon, Philadelphia?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Wissahickon, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Wissahickon, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of Wissahickon, Philadelphia public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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