Cook-Wissahickon Sch vs Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cook-Wissahickon Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
432 students
Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
574 students
| Measure | Cook-Wissahickon Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1328 of 1,627 | #1195 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #39252 of 50,301 | #33310 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 432 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.4% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 23% | – |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 28.9).
- •Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.2% vs 95.4%).
- •Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.4).
- •Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS is the larger school with 574 students compared with 432.
- •Cook-Wissahickon Sch is a public school while Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cook-Wissahickon Sch better than Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS?
On the Success Index (US), Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS ranks higher (38.0 vs 28.9 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 Cook-Wissahickon Sch and Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cook-Wissahickon Sch: 432. Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cook-Wissahickon Sch and Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Cook-Wissahickon Sch is 1328th of 1,627 and Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS is 1195th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).