Top Rankings
West Chester Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 11,987 students in West Chester Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in West Chester Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
17 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
11,987 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
953 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Chester Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#68 out of 685 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
57%
Graduation Rate
94%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.7%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
10%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
5%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
71%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,680 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,057 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$296 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$276 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$24,680
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$23,057
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best West Chester Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary C Howse Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
641 W Boot Rd
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-1300
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-1300
Gr: K-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
East Goshen Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 N Chester Rd
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-1500
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-1500
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
East Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
820 Frank Rd
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-2100
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-2100
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Westtown-thornbury Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 Westbourne Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-1800
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-1800
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Hillsdale Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
725 W Market St
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-2000
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-2000
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
West Chester Henderson High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Montgomery Ave
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-3300
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,444 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
West Chester Bayard Rustin High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Shiloh Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-4300
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,159 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Penn Wood Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1470 Johnny's Way
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-1900
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-1900
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Exton Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 S Hendricks Ave
Exton, PA 19341
(484) 266-1400
Exton, PA 19341
(484) 266-1400
Gr: K-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1010.
Glen Acres Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 Delancey Pl
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-1700
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-1700
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
West Chester East High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
450 Ellis Ln
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-3800
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,216 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1212.
Fern Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
915 Lincoln Ave
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-1600
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-1600
Gr: K-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1313.
Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1050 Wilmington Pike
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-2200
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-2200
Gr: K-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1414.
Greystone Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1195 Aram Ave
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-2300
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-2300
Gr: K-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1515.
J R Fugett Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Ellis Ln
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-2900
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1616.
E N Peirce Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1314 Burke Rd
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-2500
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,040 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1717.
Stetson Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1060 Wilmington Pike
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-2700
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Chester Area School District?
West Chester Area School District manages 17 public schools serving 11,987 students.
What is the rank of West Chester Area School District?
West Chester Area School District is ranked #68 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Chester Area School District?
71% of West Chester Area School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Chester Area School District?
West Chester Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is West Chester Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,057 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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