For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 6,971 students in West Chester, PA. The top ranked public middle schools in West Chester, PA are Stetson Middle School, J R Fugett Middle School and E N Peirce Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Chester, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in West Chester have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in West Chester, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stetson Middle School
(Math: 37% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 798 students
Rank: #22.
J R Fugett Middle School
(Math: 34% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 892 students
Rank: #33.
E N Peirce Middle School
(Math: 38% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,005 students
Rank: #44.
21st Century Cyber Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1245 Wrights Lane
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 875-5400
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 875-5400
Grades: 6-12
| 1,103 students
Rank: #55.
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1332 Enterprise Dr
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 701-3333
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 701-3333
Grades: K-12
| 3,173 students
West Chester, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
21st Century Cyber Charter School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1245 Wrights Lane
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 875-5400
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 875-5400
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Chester Co Family Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
530 E. Union Street
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 696-5910
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 696-5910
Grades: K-2
| 60 students
Sankofa Academy Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
446 West Gay Street
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-0333
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-0333
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in West Chester, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in West Chester, PA include Stetson Middle School, J R Fugett Middle School and E N Peirce Middle School. West Chester has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public middle schools are located in West Chester?
5 public middle schools are located in West Chester.
What is the racial composition of students in West Chester?
West Chester public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in West Chester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in West Chester include: 21st Century Cyber Charter School vs. Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School, Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School vs. 21st Century Cyber Charter School, Stetson Middle School vs. E N Peirce Middle School
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