For the 2024 school year, there are 77 public elementary schools serving 54,939 students in Chester County, PA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Chester County, PA are Hillside Elementary School, Beaumont Elementary School and Devon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 55% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chester County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Chester County Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
507 Howellville Rd
Berwyn, PA 19312
(610) 240-1500
Berwyn, PA 19312
(610) 240-1500
Grades: K-4
| 440 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Beaumont Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
575 Beaumont Rd
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 240-1400
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 240-1400
Grades: K-4
| 465 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Devon Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 S Fairfield Rd
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 240-1450
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 240-1450
Grades: K-4
| 396 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Pickering Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
121 Byers Rd
Chester Springs, PA 19425
(610) 458-5324
Chester Springs, PA 19425
(610) 458-5324
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Pocopson Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1105 Pocopson Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 793-9241
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 793-9241
Grades: K-5
| 512 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Uwchlan Hills Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
50 Peck Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-5656
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-5656
Grades: K-5
| 505 students
Rank: #77.
East Goshen Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 N Chester Rd
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-1500
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-1500
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Rank: #88.
Brandywine-wallace Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
435 Dilworth Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-2083
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-2083
Grades: K-5
| 497 students
Rank: #99.
Shamona Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
501 Dorlan Mill Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 458-8703
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 458-8703
Grades: K-5
| 564 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Charlestown Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2060 Charlestown Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 935-1555
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 935-1555
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
West Vincent Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2750 Conestoga Road
Chester Springs, PA 19425
(610) 469-5108
Chester Springs, PA 19425
(610) 469-5108
Grades: K-6
| 617 students
Rank: #1212.
Tredyffrin-easttown MiddleSchool
(Math: 66% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
801 Conestoga Rd
Berwyn, PA 19312
(610) 240-1200
Berwyn, PA 19312
(610) 240-1200
Grades: 5-8
| 1,052 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
East Ward Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
435 Washington Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8282
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8282
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Unionville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1775 W Doe Run Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 347-1700
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 347-1700
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #1515.
West Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1475 Broadrun Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 384-9030
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 384-9030
Grades: K-5
| 653 students
Rank: #1616.
Bradford Hgts Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1330 Romig Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-6021
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-6021
Grades: K-5
| 538 students
Rank: #1717.
Mary C Howse Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
641 W Boot Rd
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-1300
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-1300
Grades: K-5
| 481 students
Rank: #1818.
Lionville Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
526 W Uwchlan Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 363-6580
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 363-6580
Grades: K-5
| 642 students
Rank: #1919.
Springton Manor Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Fairview Road
Glenmoore, PA 19343
(610) 942-8950
Glenmoore, PA 19343
(610) 942-8950
Grades: K-5
| 604 students
Rank: #2020.
Westtown-thornbury Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 Westbourne Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-1800
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-1800
Grades: K-5
| 543 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Hillsdale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
725 W Market St
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-2000
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-2000
Grades: K-5
| 556 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1050 Wilmington Pike
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-2200
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-2200
Grades: K-5
| 557 students
Rank: #2323.
General Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20 Devon Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 647-6651
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 647-6651
Grades: K-5
| 623 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
East Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
820 Frank Rd
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-2100
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-2100
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Fern Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
915 Lincoln Ave
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-1600
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-1600
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Glen Acres Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1150 Delancey Pl
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-1700
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-1700
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Rank: #2727.
Charles F Patton MiddleSchool
(Math: 54% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
760 Unionville Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 347-2000
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 347-2000
Grades: 6-8
| 975 students
Rank: #2828.
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
(Math: 53% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
489 Dorlan Mill Road
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8460
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8460
Grades: 6
| 1,017 students
Rank: #2929.
Honey Brook El Center
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1530 West Walnut Road
Honey Brook, PA 19344
(610) 273-3615
Honey Brook, PA 19344
(610) 273-3615
Grades: K-4
| 307 students
Rank: #3030.
French Creek Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3590 Coventryville Rd
Pottstown, PA 19465
(610) 469-5104
Pottstown, PA 19465
(610) 469-5104
Grades: K-6
| 572 students
Rank: #3131.
Exton Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 S Hendricks Ave
Exton, PA 19341
(484) 266-1400
Exton, PA 19341
(484) 266-1400
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #3232.
Penn Wood Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1470 Johnny's Way
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-1900
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-1900
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #3333.
Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
354 Swedesford Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-1790
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-1790
Grades: K-5
| 629 students
Rank: #3434.
East Vincent Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
340 Ridge Rd
Spring City, PA 19475
(610) 469-5106
Spring City, PA 19475
(610) 469-5106
Grades: K-6
| 513 students
Rank: #3535.
East Coventry Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2461 East Cedarville Road
Pottstown, PA 19465
(610) 469-5103
Pottstown, PA 19465
(610) 469-5103
Grades: K-6
| 509 students
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Chester County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
21st Century Cyber Charter School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1245 Wrights Lane
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 875-5400
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 875-5400
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
545 E Lincoln Hwy
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3755
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3755
Grades: K-5
| 326 students
1425 E Lincoln Hwy
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3735
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3735
Grades: 9-10
| 1,221 students
1191 Hares Hill Road
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5350
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5350
Grades: 1-5
| 410 students
Erin Dudley Forbes Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
225 Barnsley Rd
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-8998
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-8998
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
296 Reeceville Rd
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3770
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3770
Grades: K-5
| 327 students
351 Kersey St
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 384-6253
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 384-6253
Grades: PK
| n/a students
351 Kersey St
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3740
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3740
Grades: 6-12
| 71 students
Graystone Academy Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
139 Modena Rd
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-4311
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-4311
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
409 Center St
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 444-6260
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 444-6260
Grades: K-5
| 491 students
256 Reeceville Rd
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3745
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3745
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
228 Highland Rd
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8223
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8223
Grades: 7-8
| 382 students
100 School Lane
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5450
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5450
Grades: K
| 294 students
Sankofa Academy Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
446 West Gay Street
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-0333
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-0333
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
600 Doe Run Rd
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3750
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3750
Grades: 6-8
| 533 students
Southeast Secure Treatment Uni (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
900 Ryan Blvd
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 486-2273
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 486-2273
Grades: Inquire with school
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Chester County, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chester County, PA include Hillside Elementary School, Beaumont Elementary School and Devon Elementary School. Chester County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chester County, PA?
77 public elementary schools are located in Chester County, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester County, PA?
Chester County, PA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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