Best Schools in Chester County, PA
Chester County, PA has 198 public schools (23 high, 26 middle, 115 elementary) serving 109,426 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in Chester County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chester County, PA
The top high schools in Chester County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Downingtown Stem Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 924 Students
2. Conestoga Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2347 Students
3. Unionville Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Unionville-chadds Ford Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1306 Students
4. Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring-ford Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2631 Students
5. Great Valley Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Great Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1403 Students
6. Downingtown Hs West Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1798 Students
7. Avon Grove Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avon Grove Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1747 Students
8. Downingtown Hs East Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1702 Students
9. West Chester East Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1251 Students
10. Owen J Roberts Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owen J Roberts Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1820 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chester County, PA
The top middle schools in Chester County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Charles F Patton Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Unionville-chadds Ford Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 915 Students
2. Tredyffrin-easttown Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1081 Students
3. Valley Forge Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1110 Students
4. Springton Lake Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rose Tree Media Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 977 Students
5. Spring-ford Ms 7th Grade Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring-ford Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 • 615 Students
6. Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 • 1046 Students
7. Spring-ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring-ford Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 1278 Students
8. Great Valley Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Great Valley Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1066 Students
9. Lionville Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1041 Students
10. Spring-ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring-ford Area Sd • Public • Grades 8 • 640 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chester County, PA
The top elementary schools in Chester County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pickering Valley El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 458 Students
2. Hillendale El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Unionville-chadds Ford Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
3. New Eagle El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 492 Students
4. Brandywine-wallace El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 479 Students
5. Shamona Creek El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 543 Students
6. Hillside El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 438 Students
7. West Vincent El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owen J Roberts Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 578 Students
8. West Bradford El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 637 Students
9. Uwchlan Hills El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 521 Students
10. Pocopson El Sch
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Unionville-chadds Ford Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 517 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.
Questions About Schools in Chester County, PA
How many schools are in Chester County, PA?
Chester County, PA has 198 public schools: 23 high schools, 26 middle schools and 115 elementary schools, serving 109,426 students in total.
How do schools in Chester County perform on state tests?
On average, 198 schools in Chester County score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in Chester County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Chester County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Chester County
21 places in Chester County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (21)
- West Chester (19)
- Downingtown (12)
- Kennett Square (7)
- Coatesville (6)
- Exton (6)
- Malvern (6)
- Oxford (6)
- Phoenixville (6)
- West Grove (5)
- Atglen (3)
- Berwyn (3)
- Wayne (3)
- Chadds Ford (2)
- Chester Springs (2)
- Devon (2)
- Spring City (2)
- Glenmoore (1)
- Honey Brook (1)
- Landenberg (1)
- Thorndale (1)
- Toughkenamon (1)
School districts (13)
- West Chester Area SD (17 schools)
- Downingtown Area SD (16 schools)
- Coatesville Area SD (9 schools)
- Tredyffrin-Easttown SD (8 schools)
- Owen J Roberts SD (7 schools)
- Great Valley SD (6 schools)
- Kennett Consolidated SD (6 schools)
- Oxford Area SD (6 schools)
- Phoenixville Area SD (6 schools)
- Unionville-Chadds Ford SD (6 schools)
- Avon Grove SD (4 schools)
- Octorara Area SD (4 schools)
- Chester County Technical College High School (3 schools)