Best Chester Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 5,791 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 score of 4% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and 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 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Chester, PA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 8% | Reading: 38%)
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1500 Highland Avenue
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 859-3010

Gr: K-12 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Rank: #22.

Stem At Showalter

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
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1100 West 10th Street
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3401

Gr: 7-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #33.

Chester Community Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
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302 East 5th Street
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-0400

Gr: K-8 | 4,193 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: n/an/a

Edgmont Scholars Academy

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1450 Edgmont Ave
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1358

Gr: PK-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

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Chester, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Chester Charter School (Closed 2005)

Charter School

2717 W 10th Street
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 497-9282

Gr: K-9 | 424 students Minority enrollment: 99%

Chester High School - Science And Discovery Campus (Closed 2013)

1100 West 10th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 499-2100

Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 183:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Chester Upland Stem Magnet High School (Closed 2014)

Magnet School

1701 Upland St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3660

Gr: 9-12 | 377 students Minority enrollment: 99%

Columbus Elementary School (Closed 2014)

320 West 10th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3801

Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Parry Middle School (Closed 2008)

501 W 9th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3777

Gr: 6-8 | 291 students Minority enrollment: 99%

Showalter Intermediate (Closed 2014)

1100 West 10th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3650

Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Minority enrollment: 99%

Wetherill Prep Academy Community Service Learning (Closed 2009)

319 E 24th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3790

Gr: 7-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Widener Partnership Charter School (Closed 2023)

Charter School

1450 Edgemont Ave
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1358

Gr: K-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

William Penn Elementary School (Closed 2006)

2800 Township Line Rd
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3695

Gr: K-5 | 358 students Minority enrollment: 99%

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 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Which public middle schools in Chester are often viewed compared to one another?