For the 2025 school year, there are 106 public schools serving 84,522 students in Chester County, PA (there are , serving 14,466 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, Pocopson Elementary School and Hillside Elementary School. 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 38%), 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
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Pocopson Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1105 Pocopson Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 793-9241
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 793-9241
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
507 Howellville Rd
Berwyn, PA 19312
(610) 240-1500
Berwyn, PA 19312
(610) 240-1500
Gr: K-4 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Pickering Valley Elementary School
(Math: 81% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: K-4 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Shamona Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
501 Dorlan Mill Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 458-8703
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 458-8703
Gr: K-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Beaumont Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
575 Beaumont Rd
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 240-1400
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 240-1400
Gr: K-4 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Brandywine-wallace Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
435 Dilworth Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-2083
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-2083
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
West Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1475 Broadrun Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 384-9030
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 384-9030
Gr: K-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1010.
West Vincent Elementary School
(Math: 81% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1111.
Unionville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1212.
Tredyffrin-easttown Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
801 Conestoga Rd
Berwyn, PA 19312
(610) 240-1200
Berwyn, PA 19312
(610) 240-1200
Gr: 5-8 | 1,088 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1313.
Uwchlan Hills Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
50 Peck Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-5656
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-5656
Gr: K-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1414.
Lionville Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
526 W Uwchlan Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 363-6580
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 363-6580
Gr: K-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1515.
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 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1616.
Unionville High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 Unionville Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 347-1600
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 347-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,270 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1717.
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
Gr: K-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1818.
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 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1919.
East Ward Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
435 Washington Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8282
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8282
Gr: K-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2020.
Charles F Patton Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
760 Unionville Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 347-2000
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 347-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2121.
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: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2222.
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 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Charlestown Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2060 Charlestown Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 935-1555
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 935-1555
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
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 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2525.
French Creek Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3590 Coventryville Rd
Pottstown, PA 19465
(610) 469-5104
Pottstown, PA 19465
(610) 469-5104
Gr: K-6 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2626.
East Coventry Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2461 East Cedarville Road
Pottstown, PA 19465
(610) 469-5103
Pottstown, PA 19465
(610) 469-5103
Gr: K-6 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2727.
Conestoga Sr. High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Irish Rd
Berwyn, PA 19312
(610) 240-1000
Berwyn, PA 19312
(610) 240-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,361 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2828.
Downingtown High School West Campus
(Math: 58% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
445 Manor Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-4400
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,808 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Downingtown High School East Campus
(Math: 56% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Devon Drive
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-6400
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,768 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
General Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20 Devon Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 647-6651
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 647-6651
Gr: K-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3131.
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 | 1,465 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3232.
Manavon Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Phantom Way
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5350
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5350
Gr: 2-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3333.
Bradford Hgts Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1330 Romig Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-6021
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-6021
Gr: K-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #3434.
Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
354 Swedesford Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-1790
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-1790
Gr: K-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3535.
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 | 1,189 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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Chester County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12
545 E Lincoln Hwy
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3755
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3755
Gr: K-5 | 326 students Minority enrollment: 85%
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
Gr: K-2 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1425 E Lincoln Hwy
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3735
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3735
Gr: 9-10 | 1,221 student Minority enrollment: 47%
1191 Hares Hill Road
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5350
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5350
Gr: 1-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Erin Dudley Forbes Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
225 Barnsley Rd
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-8998
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-8998
Gr: K-6
296 Reeceville Rd
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3770
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3770
Gr: K-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
351 Kersey St
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3740
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3740
Gr: 6-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Graystone Academy Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
139 Modena Rd
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-4311
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-4311
Gr: K-5
409 Center St
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 444-6260
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 444-6260
Gr: K-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
256 Reeceville Rd
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3745
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3745
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
228 Highland Rd
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8223
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8223
Gr: 7-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
100 School Lane
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5450
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5450
Gr: K | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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
Gr: 5-12
600 Doe Run Rd
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3750
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3750
Gr: 6-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Southeast Secure Treatment Uni (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
900 Ryan Blvd
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 486-2273
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 486-2273
Gr: Inquire with school | 24 students Minority enrollment: 88%
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, Pocopson Elementary School and Hillside Elementary School. 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, Penn London Elementary School vs. Avon Grove Charter School
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