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Best Chester Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,983 students in Chester, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Chester, PA are Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School, Stem At Showalter and Chester High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Chester have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Chester, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Stem At Showalter, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Chester, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Highland Avenue
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 859-3010
Gr: K-12 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
Stem At Showalter
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 West 10th Street
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3401
Gr: 7-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Chester High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
232 West 9th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Chester, Pennsylvania

Chester, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Chester Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
2717 W 10th Street
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 497-9282
Gr: K-9 | 424 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Chester High School - Science And Discovery Campus (Closed 2013)
1100 West 10th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 499-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 183:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Chester Upland Stem Magnet High School (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
1701 Upland St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3660
Gr: 9-12 | 377 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Columbus Elementary School (Closed 2014)
320 West 10th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3801
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Parry Middle School (Closed 2008)
501 W 9th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3777
Gr: 6-8 | 291 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Showalter Intermediate (Closed 2014)
1100 West 10th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3650
Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Wetherill Prep Academy Community Service Learning (Closed 2009)
319 E 24th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3790
Gr: 7-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Widener Partnership Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1450 Edgemont Ave
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1358
Gr: K-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
William Penn Elementary School (Closed 2006)
2800 Township Line Rd
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3695
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Chester, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Chester, PA include Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School, Stem At Showalter and Chester High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chester?
3 public high schools are located in Chester.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Chester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Chester include: Stem At Showalter vs. Chester High School

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