Best High Schools in West Chester, PA

West Chester, PA has 25 high schools with 31,994 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 West Chester score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in West Chester greatly exceed expectations.

1. Downingtown Stem Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 924 Students

2. Unionville Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Unionville-chadds Ford Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1306 Students

3. Great Valley Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Great Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1403 Students

4. Conestoga Shs

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2347 Students

5. Garnet Valley Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Garnet Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1546 Students

6. Downingtown Hs West Campus

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1798 Students

7. West Chester East Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1251 Students

8. West Chester Henderson Hs

A

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1429 Students

9. West Chester Bayard Rustin Hs

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1210 Students

10. Owen J Roberts Hs

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Owen J Roberts Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1820 Students

Best Middle Schools in West Chester, PA

West Chester, PA has 21 middle schools with 17,329 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 West Chester score 59% 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 West Chester exceed expectations.

1. Valley Forge Ms

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1110 Students

2. Tredyffrin-easttown Ms

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1081 Students

3. Charles F Patton Ms

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Unionville-chadds Ford Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 915 Students

4. Stetson Ms

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 843 Students

5. Owen J Roberts Ms

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Owen J Roberts Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 910 Students

6. Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 • 1046 Students

7. E N Peirce Ms

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1018 Students

8. J R Fugett Ms

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 908 Students

9. Great Valley Ms

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Great Valley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1066 Students

10. Downingtown Ms

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1154 Students

Best Elementary Schools in West Chester, PA

West Chester, PA has 50 elementary schools with 23,218 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 West Chester score 77% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 69% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in West Chester greatly exceed expectations.

1. Valley Forge El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

87%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 575 Students

2. Pocopson El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

86%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Unionville-chadds Ford Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 517 Students

3. Penn Wood El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

82%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 463 Students

4. Sarah W Starkweather El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 578 Students

5. Devon El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

85%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 374 Students

6. East Bradford El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 470 Students

7. East Goshen El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 510 Students

8. Glen Acres El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 485 Students

9. Fern Hill El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 391 Students

10. Westtown-thornbury El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 545 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in West Chester, PA

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

Community Factors

West Chester, PA has a total population of 103,830 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 65% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in West Chester, PA

75,824

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

65%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood West Chester, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

13.65 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.79 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

11.85 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Chester, PA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,888 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

83 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 68%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 82%
  • Projected Test Scores: 68%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 79%
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 71%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 73%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 69%
  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations