Best Chester Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,134 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 score of 7% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and 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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Chester, PA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Stetser Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
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808 E 17th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3795

Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #22.

Chester Upland Sch Of Arts

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
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501 West 9th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3777

Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

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

Quick Facts

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 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?

3 public preschools are located in Chester.

What is the racial composition of students in Chester?

Chester public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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

Popular comparisons of public preschools in Chester include: Stetser Elementary School vs. Chester Upland Sch Of Arts, Chester Upland Sch Of Arts vs. Stetser Elementary School