For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 7,743 students in Chester, PA (there are 7 private schools, serving 410 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Chester, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Chester, PA are Stetser Elementary School, Stem At Showalter and Chester Charter Scholars Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Chester have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chester, PA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stetser Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
808 E 17th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3795
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3795
Grades: PK-6
| 244 students
Rank: #22.
Stem At Showalter
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 West 10th Street
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3401
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3401
Grades: 7-12
| 414 students
Rank: #33.
Chester Charter Scholars Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Highland Avenue
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 859-3010
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 859-3010
Grades: K-12
| 692 students
Rank: #44.
Chester High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
232 West 9th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3700
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 960 students
Rank: #55.
Chester Upland Sch Of Arts
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 West 9th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3777
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3777
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #66.
Chester Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
302 East 5th Street
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-0400
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-0400
Grades: K-8
| 4,550 students
Rank: #77.
Widener Partnership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Edgemont Ave
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1358
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1358
Grades: K-8
| 402 students
Chester, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chester Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
2717 W 10th Street
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 497-9282
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 497-9282
Grades: K-9
| 424 students
1100 West 10th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 499-2100
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 499-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Chester Upland Stem Magnet High School (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
1701 Upland St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3660
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3660
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
320 West 10th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3801
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3801
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
501 W 9th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3777
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3777
Grades: 6-8
| 291 students
1100 West 10th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3650
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3650
Grades: 6-8
| 348 students
319 E 24th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3790
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3790
Grades: 7-8
| 158 students
2800 Township Line Rd
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3695
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3695
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chester, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Chester, PA include Stetser Elementary School, Stem At Showalter and Chester Charter Scholars Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Chester, PA?
7 public schools are located in Chester, PA.
What percentage of students in Chester, PA go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Chester, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chester, PA?
Chester, PA public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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