Best High Schools in Chester, PA

Chester, PA has 4 high schools with 3,632 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 score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Chester meet expectations.

1. Strath Haven Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wallingford-swarthmore Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1159 Students

2. Sun Valley Hs

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Penn-delco Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1070 Students

3. Stem At Showalter

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Chester-upland Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 484 Students

4. Chester Hs

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

7%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Chester-upland Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 919 Students

Best Middle Schools in Chester, PA

Chester, PA has 3 middle schools with 1,429 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 score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Chester don't meet expectations.

1. Northley Ms

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Penn-delco Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 758 Students

2. Toby Farms Intermediate School

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Chester-upland Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 299 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Chester, PA

Chester, PA has 13 elementary schools with 6,632 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 score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Chester meet expectations.

1. Parkside El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Penn-delco Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 268 Students

2. Linwood El Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Chichester Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 255 Students

3. Eddystone El Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ridley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 241 Students

4. Marcus Hook El Sch

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Chichester Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 254 Students

5. Stetser El Sch

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Chester-upland Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 245 Students

6. Main Street Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Chester-upland Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students

7. Chester Community Cs

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Chester Community Cs • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 4276 Students

8. Chester Upland Sch Of Arts

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Chester-upland Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 424 Students

9. Widener University Child Development Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Widener University Child Development Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 50 Students

10. Faith Temple Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Faith Temple Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 11 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Chester, PA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Chester, PA has a total population of 33,405 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Chester, PA

12,393

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

15%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Chester, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

25.60 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.18 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

19.42 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chester, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chester, PA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,992 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

47 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Chester, PA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 11%
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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