Best Public Preschools in Chester, PA (2026)

Best Chester Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,134 students in Chester, PA.

The top-ranked public preschools in Chester, PA are Stetser Elementary School and Chester Upland Sch Of Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Chester, PA public preschools have an score of 7% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and score of 15% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Chester have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Chester, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Stetser Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
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808 E 17th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3795

Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #22.

Chester Upland Sch Of Arts

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
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501 West 9th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3777

Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: n/an/a

Edgmont Scholars Academy

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1450 Edgmont Ave
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1358

Gr: PK-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

[+] 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 preschools in Chester, PA?

The top-ranked public preschools in Chester, PA include Stetser Elementary School and Chester Upland Sch Of Arts.

How many public preschools are located in Chester?

3 public preschools are located in Chester.

What is the racial composition of students in Chester?

Chester public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Which public preschools in Chester are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public preschools in Chester include: Stetser Elementary School vs. Chester Upland Sch Of Arts, Chester Upland Sch Of Arts vs. Stetser Elementary School