Best Schools in Chester County, PA
Chester County, PA has a total of 200 schools including 55 high schools, 25 middle schools and 115 elementary schools. A total of 111,301 students attend Chester County, PA schools. On average, schools in Chester County score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Chester County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Chester County, PA
Chester County, PA has 55 high schools with 41,657 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Chester County score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Chester County meet expectations.
1. Downingtown Stem Academy
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Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 924 Students
2. Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Ctr
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Spring-ford Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2631 Students
3. Unionville Hs
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Unionville-chadds Ford Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1306 Students
4. Great Valley Hs
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Great Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1403 Students
5. Conestoga Shs
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Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2347 Students
6. Downingtown Hs West Campus
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Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1798 Students
7. Downingtown Hs East Campus
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Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1702 Students
8. West Chester East Hs
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West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1251 Students
9. West Chester Henderson Hs
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West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1429 Students
10. West Chester Bayard Rustin Hs
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West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1210 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chester County, PA
Chester County, PA has 25 middle schools with 20,860 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Chester County score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Chester County meet expectations.
1. Valley Forge Ms
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Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1110 Students
2. Tredyffrin-easttown Ms
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Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1081 Students
3. Charles F Patton Ms
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Unionville-chadds Ford Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 915 Students
4. Stetson Ms
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West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 843 Students
5. Lionville Ms
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Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1041 Students
6. Owen J Roberts Ms
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Owen J Roberts Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 910 Students
7. Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
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Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 • 1046 Students
8. E N Peirce Ms
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West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1018 Students
9. J R Fugett Ms
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West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 908 Students
10. Great Valley Ms
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Great Valley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1066 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chester County, PA
Chester County, PA has 115 elementary schools with 36,235 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Chester County score 75% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 65% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Chester County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Valley Forge El Sch
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Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 575 Students
2. New Eagle El Sch
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Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 492 Students
3. Beaumont El Sch
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Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 459 Students
4. Pocopson El Sch
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Unionville-chadds Ford Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 517 Students
5. Penn Wood El Sch
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West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 463 Students
6. Sarah W Starkweather El Sch
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West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 578 Students
7. Devon El Sch
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Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 374 Students
8. East Bradford El Sch
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West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 470 Students
9. Hillside El Sch
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Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 438 Students
10. East Goshen El Sch
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West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 510 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chester County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chester County, PA has a total population of 534,413 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chester County, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Chester County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chester County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chester County, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Chester County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
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