For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 7,420 students in Chester, PA (there are 6 private schools, serving 397 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Chester, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Chester, PA are Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School, Stetser Elementary School and Stem At Showalter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Chester have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chester, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Highland Avenue
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 859-3010
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 859-3010
Grades: K-12
| 700 students
Rank: #22.
Stetser Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 245 students
Rank: #33.
Stem At Showalter
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 West 10th Street
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3401
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3401
Grades: 7-12
| 484 students
Rank: #44.
Chester High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
232 West 9th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3700
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 919 students
Rank: #55.
Chester Upland Sch Of Arts
Magnet School
(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
| 424 students
Rank: #66.
Chester Community Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
302 East 5th Street
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-0400
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-0400
Grades: K-8
| 4,276 students
Rank: n/an/a
Edgmont Scholars Academy
Magnet School
1450 Edgmont Ave
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1358
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1358
Grades: K-8
| 372 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
Widener Partnership Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1450 Edgemont Ave
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1358
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1358
Grades: K-8
| 402 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 schools in Chester, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Chester, PA include Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School, Stetser Elementary School and Stem At Showalter.
How many public schools are located in Chester?
7 public schools are located in Chester.
What percentage of students in Chester go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Chester are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Chester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Chester include: Stem At Showalter vs. Chester High School, Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School vs. Chester Community Charter School
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