Best Schools in Chester, PA
Chester, PA has a total of 22 schools including 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 13 elementary schools. A total of 12,393 students attend Chester, PA schools. On average, schools in Chester score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Chester meet expectations.
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
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Wallingford-swarthmore Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1159 Students
2. Sun Valley Hs
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Penn-delco Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1070 Students
3. Stem At Showalter
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Chester-upland Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 484 Students
4. Chester Hs
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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
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Penn-delco Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 758 Students
2. Toby Farms Intermediate School
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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
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Penn-delco Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 268 Students
2. Linwood El Sch
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Chichester Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 255 Students
3. Eddystone El Sch
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Ridley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 241 Students
4. Marcus Hook El Sch
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Chichester Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 254 Students
5. Stetser El Sch
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Chester-upland Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 245 Students
6. Main Street Sch
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Chester-upland Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students
7. Chester Community Cs
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Chester Community Cs • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 4276 Students
8. Chester Upland Sch Of Arts
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Chester-upland Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 424 Students
9. Widener University Child Development Center
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Widener University Child Development Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 50 Students
10. Faith Temple Christian School
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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
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, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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, PA Internet Health Assessment.
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