Schools in West Chester, Pennsylvania (2025)
17 schools · 11,968 students · 17 public · median Enrollment 529.
West Chester, in Pennsylvania, has 17 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 11,968 students. By level there are 11 elementary, 3 high, 3 middle; by sector 17 public.
The median Enrollment across West Chester's schools is 529, above the Pennsylvania median of 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
17 of the 17 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Pocopson El Sch (89.7, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), followed by West Chester Bayard Rustin HS (89.7, top 5% of high schools nationally), and West Chester Henderson HS (87.6, top 5% of high schools nationally). 17 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are West Chester Henderson HS (1,444 students), West Chester East HS (1,216 students), West Chester Bayard Rustin HS (1,159 students).
Ranked schools in West Chester
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Pennsylvania.
- 190Pocopson El SchWest Chester · Public Elementary85% Math proficiency · 514 students
- 290West Chester Bayard Rustin HSWest Chester · Public High90% Math proficiency · 1,159 students
- 388West Chester Henderson HSWest Chester · Public High84% Math proficiency · 1,444 students
- 488East Goshen El SchWest Chester · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 510 students
- 587Glen Acres El SchWest Chester · Public Elementary74% Math proficiency · 451 students
- 687Fern Hill El SchWest Chester · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 408 students
- 787West Chester East HSWest Chester · Public High84% Math proficiency · 1,216 students
- 886Sarah W Starkweather El SchWest Chester · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 576 students
- 986Westtown-Thornbury El SchWest Chester · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 529 students
- 1086Mary C Howse El SchWest Chester · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 442 students
- 1186Penn Wood El SchWest Chester · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 438 students
- 1285East Bradford El SchWest Chester · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 455 students
- 1384Stetson MSWest Chester · Public Middle54% Math proficiency · 808 students
- 1483E N Peirce MSWest Chester · Public Middle52% Math proficiency · 1,040 students
- 1583J R Fugett MSWest Chester · Public Middle55% Math proficiency · 930 students
- 1682Hillsdale El SchWest Chester · Public Elementary61% Math proficiency · 537 students
- 1781Greystone El SchWest Chester · Public Elementary25.2% Free/reduced-price lunch · 511 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pocopson El Sch West Chester · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 89.7 Top 5% | 85% Math proficiency | 514 |
| 2 | West Chester Bayard Rustin HS West Chester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 89.7 Top 5% | 90% Math proficiency | 1,159 |
| 3 | West Chester Henderson HS West Chester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 87.6 Top 5% | 84% Math proficiency | 1,444 |
| 4 | East Goshen El Sch West Chester · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 87.5 Top 5% | 69% Math proficiency | 510 |
| 5 | Glen Acres El Sch West Chester · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 87.2 Top 5% | 74% Math proficiency | 451 |
| 6 | Fern Hill El Sch West Chester · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 87.1 Top 5% | 65% Math proficiency | 408 |
| 7 | West Chester East HS West Chester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 86.8 Top 5% | 84% Math proficiency | 1,216 |
| 8 | Sarah W Starkweather El Sch West Chester · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 86.4 Top 5% | 69% Math proficiency | 576 |
| 9 | Westtown-Thornbury El Sch West Chester · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 85.8 Top 5% | 71% Math proficiency | 529 |
| 10 | Mary C Howse El Sch West Chester · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 85.7 Top 5% | 65% Math proficiency | 442 |
| 11 | Penn Wood El Sch West Chester · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 85.5 Top 5% | 72% Math proficiency | 438 |
| 12 | East Bradford El Sch West Chester · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 85.2 Top 5% | 67% Math proficiency | 455 |
| 13 | Stetson MS West Chester · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 83.9 Top 10% | 54% Math proficiency | 808 |
| 14 | E N Peirce MS West Chester · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 82.8 Top 10% | 52% Math proficiency | 1,040 |
| 15 | J R Fugett MS West Chester · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 82.6 Top 10% | 55% Math proficiency | 930 |
| 16 | Hillsdale El Sch West Chester · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 82.1 Top 10% | 61% Math proficiency | 537 |
| 17 | Greystone El Sch West Chester · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 81.0 Top 10% | 25.2% Free/reduced-price lunch | 511 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in West Chester?
Pocopson El Sch is the highest-ranked school in West Chester with a Success Index (US) of 89.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in West Chester?
West Chester has 17 schools (11 elementary, 3 high, 3 middle) educating 11,968 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in West Chester?
The median Enrollment across schools in West Chester is 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.