For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 5,382 students in Chester, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chester, PA are Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School, Stem At Showalter and Chester Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Chester have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chester, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Highland Avenue
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 859-3010
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 859-3010
Gr: K-12 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Stem At Showalter
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 West 10th Street
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3401
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3401
Gr: 7-12 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Chester Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
302 East 5th Street
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-0400
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-0400
Gr: K-8 | 3,782 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
1450 Edgmont Ave
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1358
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1358
Gr: PK-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Chester, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chester, PA include Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School, Stem At Showalter and Chester Community Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chester?
4 public middle schools are located in Chester.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Chester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Chester include: Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School vs. Chester Community Charter School, Chester Community Charter School vs. Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School
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