We are excited to announce that we have made it easier for your family, friends and neighbors to apply to join our school community!

Applications for the 2025-2026 school year have closed.

Applications are open for the 2026–27 school year from September 19, 2025 - January 20, 2026.

Anyone interested in applying to our school for the 2026-27 school year can easily apply by going to applyphillycharter.org on their phone, tablet or computer, and following these three simple steps:

                                                                  1. Create an account and fill out a family profile
                                                          2. Select the box next to Wissahickon Charter School
                                                                                          3. Submit the application

                                                                                                     It’s that easy!

All eligible applicants will be entered into our enrollment lottery except for those who qualify for sibling or founding preference as established by our charter's preference policies (see below).

If you know anyone who wants their child to join our school community, please tell them to go to applyphillycharter.org or 1-800-891-3999 to apply.
 

The steps for the application process are outlined further below:

Step 1. 

Review our curriculum and school life to decide if Wissahickon is a good fit for your child.

Step 2.

Review our eligibility guildelines.

Step 3. 

Review our preferences policies about siblings and founders.

Step 4.

Attend an optional Parent Information Session.

Step 5.

Fill out an application online.