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Best Chester County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 103 public schools serving 84,522 students in Chester County, PA (there are 116 private schools, serving 15,420 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 56% 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 less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Chester County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Downingtown Stem Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
335 Manor Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8460
Gr: 9-12 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Pocopson Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1105 Pocopson Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 793-9241
Gr: K-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
507 Howellville Rd
Berwyn, PA 19312
(610) 240-1500
Gr: K-4 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Pickering Valley Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
121 Byers Rd
Chester Springs, PA 19425
(610) 458-5324
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Devon Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 S Fairfield Rd
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 240-1450
Gr: K-4 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Shamona Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
501 Dorlan Mill Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 458-8703
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Beaumont Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
575 Beaumont Rd
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 240-1400
Gr: K-4 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Brandywine-wallace Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
435 Dilworth Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-2083
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
West Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1475 Broadrun Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 384-9030
Gr: K-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1010.
West Vincent Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2750 Conestoga Road
Chester Springs, PA 19425
(610) 469-5108
Gr: K-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1111.
Unionville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1775 W Doe Run Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 347-1700
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1212.
Tredyffrin-easttown Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
801 Conestoga Rd
Berwyn, PA 19312
(610) 240-1200
Gr: 5-8 | 1,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1313.
Uwchlan Hills Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
50 Peck Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-5656
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1414.
Lionville Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
526 W Uwchlan Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 363-6580
Gr: K-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1515.
Mary C Howse Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
641 W Boot Rd
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-1300
Gr: K-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1616.
Unionville High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
750 Unionville Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 347-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1717.
Springton Manor Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 Fairview Road
Glenmoore, PA 19343
(610) 942-8950
Gr: K-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1818.
East Goshen Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
800 N Chester Rd
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-1500
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1919.
East Ward Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
435 Washington Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8282
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2020.
Charles F Patton Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
760 Unionville Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 347-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2121.
East Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
820 Frank Rd
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-2100
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2222.
Westtown-thornbury Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
750 Westbourne Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-1800
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Charlestown Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2060 Charlestown Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 935-1555
Gr: K-4 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Hillsdale Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
725 W Market St
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-2000
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2525.
French Creek Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3590 Coventryville Rd
Pottstown, PA 19465
(610) 469-5104
Gr: K-6 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2626.
East Coventry Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2461 East Cedarville Road
Pottstown, PA 19465
(610) 469-5103
Gr: K-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2727.
Conestoga Sr. High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Irish Rd
Berwyn, PA 19312
(610) 240-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2828.
Downingtown High School West Campus
(Math: 58% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
445 Manor Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,796 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Downingtown High School East Campus
(Math: 56% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
50 Devon Drive
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,708 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
General Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20 Devon Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 647-6651
Gr: K-4 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3131.
West Chester Henderson High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 Montgomery Ave
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,444 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3232.
Manavon Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2 Phantom Way
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5350
Gr: 2-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3333.
Bradford Hgts Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1330 Romig Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-6021
Gr: K-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #3434.
Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
354 Swedesford Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-1790
Gr: K-4 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3535.
West Chester Bayard Rustin High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 Shiloh Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,159 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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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 less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Chester County are often viewed compared to one another?

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