For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 5,540 students in 19013, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19013, PA are Stetser Elementary School, Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School and Chester Upland School Of Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19013 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19013, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19013, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stetser Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Highland Avenue
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 859-3010
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 859-3010
Gr: K-12 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Chester Upland School Of Arts
(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
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Chester Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
302 East 5th Street
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-0400
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-0400
Gr: K-8 | 3,782 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
1450 Edgmont Ave
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1358
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1358
Gr: PK-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 19013, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19013, PA include Stetser Elementary School, Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School and Chester Upland School Of Arts.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19013?
5 public elementary schools are located in 19013.
What is the racial composition of students in 19013?
19013 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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