Best Schools in West Chester, PA
West Chester, PA has a total of 97 schools including 25 high schools, 21 middle schools and 50 elementary schools. A total of 75,824 students attend West Chester, PA schools. On average, schools in West Chester score 70% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 63% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in West Chester greatly exceed expectations.
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
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Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 924 Students
2. Unionville Hs
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Unionville-chadds Ford Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1306 Students
3. Great Valley Hs
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Great Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1403 Students
4. Conestoga Shs
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Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2347 Students
5. Garnet Valley Hs
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Garnet Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1546 Students
6. Downingtown Hs West Campus
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Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1798 Students
7. West Chester East Hs
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West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1251 Students
8. West Chester Henderson Hs
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West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1429 Students
9. West Chester Bayard Rustin Hs
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West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1210 Students
10. Owen J Roberts Hs
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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
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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. Owen J Roberts Ms
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Owen J Roberts Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 910 Students
6. Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
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Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 • 1046 Students
7. E N Peirce Ms
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West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1018 Students
8. J R Fugett Ms
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West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 908 Students
9. Great Valley Ms
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Great Valley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1066 Students
10. Downingtown Ms
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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
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Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 575 Students
2. Pocopson El Sch
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Unionville-chadds Ford Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 517 Students
3. Penn Wood El Sch
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West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 463 Students
4. Sarah W Starkweather El Sch
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West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 578 Students
5. Devon El Sch
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Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 374 Students
6. East Bradford El Sch
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West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 470 Students
7. East Goshen El Sch
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West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 510 Students
8. Glen Acres El Sch
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West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 485 Students
9. Fern Hill El Sch
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West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 391 Students
10. Westtown-thornbury El Sch
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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
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 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
13.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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.
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To read more about these statistics, please visit West Chester, PA Internet Health Assessment.
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