For the 2025 school year, there are 106 public schools serving 84,522 students in Chester County, PA (there are 126 private schools, serving 14,532 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Chester County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%). Chester County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked public schools in Chester County, PA are Downingtown Stem Academy, Great Valley High School and Downingtown High School East Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Chester County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Chester County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Downingtown Stem Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
335 Manor Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8460
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8460
Grades: 9-12
| 962 students
Rank: #22.
Great Valley High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
225 North Phoenixville Pike
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 889-1900
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 889-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,432 students
Rank: #33.
Downingtown High School East Campus
(Math: 94% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
50 Devon Drive
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-6400
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,768 students
Rank: #44.
West Chester Bayard Rustin High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1100 Shiloh Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-4300
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,189 students
Rank: #55.
Downingtown High School West Campus
(Math: 94% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
445 Manor Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-4400
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,808 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Devon Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 S Fairfield Rd
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 240-1450
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 240-1450
Grades: K-4
| 383 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
507 Howellville Rd
Berwyn, PA 19312
(610) 240-1500
Berwyn, PA 19312
(610) 240-1500
Grades: K-4
| 428 students
Rank: #88.
West Chester East High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
450 Ellis Ln
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-3800
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,246 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Beaumont Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
575 Beaumont Rd
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 240-1400
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 240-1400
Grades: K-4
| 454 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Pickering Valley Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
121 Byers Rd
Chester Springs, PA 19425
(610) 458-5324
Chester Springs, PA 19425
(610) 458-5324
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #1111.
West Chester Henderson High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 Montgomery Ave
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-3300
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,465 students
Rank: #1212.
Shamona Creek Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
501 Dorlan Mill Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 458-8703
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 458-8703
Grades: K-5
| 515 students
Rank: #1313.
Unionville High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
750 Unionville Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 347-1600
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 347-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,270 students
Rank: #1414.
Unionville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1775 W Doe Run Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 347-1700
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 347-1700
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Rank: #1515.
Pocopson Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1105 Pocopson Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 793-9241
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 793-9241
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #1616.
West Vincent Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2750 Conestoga Road
Chester Springs, PA 19425
(610) 469-5108
Chester Springs, PA 19425
(610) 469-5108
Grades: K-6
| 554 students
Rank: #1717.
West Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1475 Broadrun Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 384-9030
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 384-9030
Grades: K-5
| 624 students
Rank: #1818.
Avon Grove High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10 Waltman Way
West Grove, PA 19390
(610) 869-2446
West Grove, PA 19390
(610) 869-2446
Grades: 9-12
| 1,761 students
Rank: #1919.
Brandywine-wallace Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
435 Dilworth Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-2083
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-2083
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #2020.
Tredyffrin-easttown Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 Conestoga Rd
Berwyn, PA 19312
(610) 240-1200
Berwyn, PA 19312
(610) 240-1200
Grades: 5-8
| 1,088 students
Rank: #2121.
Uwchlan Hills Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 Peck Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-5656
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-5656
Grades: K-5
| 531 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Lionville Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
526 W Uwchlan Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 363-6580
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 363-6580
Grades: K-5
| 670 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Springton Manor Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Fairview Road
Glenmoore, PA 19343
(610) 942-8950
Glenmoore, PA 19343
(610) 942-8950
Grades: K-5
| 614 students
Rank: #2424.
Conestoga Sr. High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Irish Rd
Berwyn, PA 19312
(610) 240-1000
Berwyn, PA 19312
(610) 240-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,361 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Charlestown Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2060 Charlestown Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 935-1555
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 935-1555
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
East Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
820 Frank Rd
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-2100
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-2100
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #2727.
Mary C Howse Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
641 W Boot Rd
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-1300
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-1300
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
East Goshen Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 N Chester Rd
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-1500
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-1500
Grades: K-5
| 514 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Phoenixville Area High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Gay St
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5100
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,249 students
Rank: #3030.
East Ward Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
435 Washington Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8282
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8282
Grades: K-5
| 557 students
Rank: #3131.
Owen J Roberts High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
981 Ridge Rd
Pottstown, PA 19465
(610) 469-5101
Pottstown, PA 19465
(610) 469-5101
Grades: 9-12
| 1,836 students
Rank: #3232.
Bradford Hgts Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1330 Romig Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-6021
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-6021
Grades: K-5
| 567 students
Rank: #3333.
North Coventry Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
475 Kemp Road
Pottstown, PA 19465
(610) 469-5105
Pottstown, PA 19465
(610) 469-5105
Grades: K-6
| 563 students
Rank: #3434.
Westtown-thornbury Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
750 Westbourne Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-1800
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-1800
Grades: K-5
| 550 students
Rank: #3535.
Fern Hill Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
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Chester County 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
545 E Lincoln Hwy
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3755
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3755
Grades: K-5
| 326 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
1425 E Lincoln Hwy
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3735
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3735
Grades: 9-10
| 1,221 students
1191 Hares Hill Road
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5350
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5350
Grades: 1-5
| 410 students
Erin Dudley Forbes Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
225 Barnsley Rd
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-8998
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-8998
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
296 Reeceville Rd
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3770
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3770
Grades: K-5
| 327 students
351 Kersey St
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 384-6253
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 384-6253
Grades: PK
| n/a students
351 Kersey St
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3740
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3740
Grades: 6-12
| 71 students
Graystone Academy Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
139 Modena Rd
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-4311
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-4311
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
409 Center St
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 444-6260
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 444-6260
Grades: K-5
| 491 students
256 Reeceville Rd
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3745
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3745
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
228 Highland Rd
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8223
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8223
Grades: 7-8
| 382 students
100 School Lane
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5450
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5450
Grades: K
| 294 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
600 Doe Run Rd
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3750
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3750
Grades: 6-8
| 533 students
Southeast Secure Treatment Uni (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
900 Ryan Blvd
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 486-2273
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 486-2273
Grades: Inquire with school
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chester County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Chester County, PA include Downingtown Stem Academy, Great Valley High School and Downingtown High School East Campus. Chester County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public schools are located in Chester County?
106 public schools are located in Chester County.
What percentage of students in Chester County go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Chester County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chester County?
Chester County public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Chester County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Chester County include: Spring City Elementary School vs. Lionville Elementary School, Downingtown High School East Campus vs. Downingtown High School West Campus, Downingtown Stem Academy vs. Downingtown High School West Campus
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