For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 725 students in Chester, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in Chester, PA are Stetser Elementary School and Chester Upland Sch Of Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Chester have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools 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.
Chester Upland Sch Of Arts
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
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
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 preschools in Chester, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in Chester, PA include Stetser Elementary School and Chester Upland Sch Of Arts.
How many public preschools are located in Chester, PA?
2 public preschools are located in Chester, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester, PA?
Chester, PA public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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