Chester Community CS vs Wissahickon CS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 24 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Community CS
Chester · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
3,782 students
Wissahickon CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
965 students
| Measure | Chester Community CS Chester, Pennsylvania | Wissahickon CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1626 of 1,627 | #1407 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #50221 of 50,301 | #43423 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 3,782 | 965 |
| Enrollment | 3,782 | 965 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 96.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 22% |
| city | Chester | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wissahickon CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.3 vs 4.3).
- •Wissahickon CS does better on math proficiency (22% vs 6%).
- •Wissahickon CS does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 16%).
- •Wissahickon CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.4% vs 99.9%).
- •Wissahickon CS does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 20.6).
- •Chester Community CS is the larger school with 3,782 students compared with 965.
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 Chester Community CS better than Wissahickon CS?
On the Success Index (US), Wissahickon CS ranks higher (22.3 vs 4.3 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 Chester Community CS and Wissahickon CS?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Chester and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Community CS: 3,782. Wissahickon CS: 965. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Community CS and Wissahickon CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Chester Community CS is 1626th of 1,627 and Wissahickon CS is 1407th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).